annoyance
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For Logan, it was a great start to the season — though his annoyance with Centennial’s offensive penalties was palpable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Their frustration isn’t just rooted in annoyance at having surprise speeding tickets show up in the mail.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
It’s his unparalleled ability to drive opponents thoroughly crazy by using the pitch clock as the ultimate weapon of annoyance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
A lot of the noise before the tournament was about the prospect of extreme weather causing delays but, with that yet to happen, the annoyance has come from elsewhere.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
“Did you think I was afraid?” she asked him, without a shade of annoyance.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
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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
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
"What used to be minor annoyances, like colds and flu, now feel like a bigger deal."
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2024
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
Apart from these annoyances, I wasn’t too unhappy.
From "The Stranger" by Albert Camus
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