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

"I'm scared of their patrols, worried that if I wear something too bright it might annoy them."

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Her husband’s use can annoy her, like when she asked him to write an important email to their son’s school.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Dec. 9, 2025

“Hey, Jo-No,” she called, using the nickname she knew would annoy him.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix