aggravation

Example Sentences

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Sweeping contentious issues under the rug and relegating them to wanton aggravation is one major way of letting these same topics fester.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

It’s not the hassles and aggravation that most people put up with.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

That agreement expired last week, opening the door for further aggravation from the two investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 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The Milan court found that no aggravation had been involved as a consumer group had withdrawn its original complaint.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

If Barack’s disregard for punctuality had once been something I’d gently teased him about, it was now a straight-up aggravation.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama