annoy

Example Sentences

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Another reason Tokyo can ill afford to annoy Trump is that the United States has for decades -- with 60,000 troops on Japanese soil -- been the guarantor of Japan's security.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

There are some things that annoy me about the current system, however, so I need to get this off my chest.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

This will annoy people who think everything important happens in Silicon Valley.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 9, 2025

As Frost pointed out, it’s not necessary to annoy people with self-important umbrage.

From Salon • Nov. 3, 2025

“I thought he’d annoy Ron most,” said Hermione dispassionately.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling