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annoyance

[uh-noi-uhns] / əˈnɔɪ əns /




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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

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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