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aggravation

[ag-ruh-vey-shuhn] / ˌæg rəˈveɪ ʃən /




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The stop-start feature helps lower emissions—and raises Americans’ aggravation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The Milan court found that no aggravation had been involved as a consumer group had withdrawn its original complaint.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

To do that you have to put up with the aggravation, the late-night calls or the dumb questions.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2025

“The risk of reinjury or aggravation is higher during the initial phase, when movement is being reintroduced.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2025

Then she’d shuffle out of the room in her bedroom slippers, muttering about how she didn’t deserve that aggravation.

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor




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