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annoyance

[uh-noi-uhns] / əˈnɔɪ əns /




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It was an annoyance at first - then these clubs moved past the supposed five-game limit for selection.

From BBC May 28, 2026

That shock, and the lasting annoyance it caused among consumers, helps explain why consumer sentiment is seemingly out of line with what traditional economic indicators would predict.

From Barron's May 27, 2026

However, he expressed annoyance at lawmakers who would not support $1 billion in federal funding for security costs related to the ballroom project.

From Los Angeles Times May 21, 2026

The question is whether that matters in an election, whether that annoyance that he’s focused on the wrong thing shows up in the polls or not.

From Slate May 7, 2026

I found Raizel waiting for me at the bottom of the stairs, her expression torn between concern and annoyance.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

You might have to pass up a job opportunity or have a tough conversation with a new colleague to ensure little annoyances don’t spiral.

From The Wall Street Journal May 21, 2026

Still, those annoyances were minor in the context of an otherwise incredible experience.

From Salon Jul. 20, 2025

Let’s make him 63 and one of the enduring annoyances of all the friends is that he looks like he’s 45,’” Kohan says.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 28, 2025

With many V.R. headsets I’ve tried — and I’ve tried a lot — the initial novelty fades, and minor annoyances, like blurry graphics or a lack of compelling apps, start to pile up.

From New York Times Jan. 31, 2024

I pout, but MiSSSisss WaSShington says every language has annoyances and illogical rules, as well as sensible beauty.

From "Inside Out and Back Again" by Thanhha Lai




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