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aggravation

[ag-ruh-vey-shuhn] / ˌæg rəˈveɪ ʃən /




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Some may decide it isn’t worth the aggravation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

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The Milan court found that no aggravation had been involved as a consumer group had withdrawn its original complaint.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

Kathy Cady, who served as his victims’ rights attorney, is now the head of Hochman’s Bureau of Victims’ Services, another point of aggravation for the relatives fighting for the brothers release.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2025

“What? Like I’m going somewhere?” said Gregor with aggravation.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins




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