frustrate

But Brook can delight and frustrate in equal measure, nowhere more so than on an Ashes tour when an average just under 40 was a disservice to his ability.

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026

That may frustrate reformers, but it’s democracy working as designed.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026

Passed it to the more offensive players as Ghana looked to frustrate England but did not have the influence that he has shown in his international career so far.

From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026

If he can frustrate Uruguay the same way, Cape Verde could be through to the round of 32.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026

It was a mission that would motivate and frustrate her all her life.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

He asks what they’re working on and what frustrates them.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026

But there is one thing that frustrates Randolph: “That he waited two years to come play for me.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026

The process -- and the sheer size of the state of 40 million residents -- means California is always slow to finalize results, a fact that frustrates voters of all stripes.

From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 2026

It is that love for the United States that thoroughly frustrates those around the world who thought our country represented freedom and diversity.

From Salon ● May 22, 2026

And what frustrates me most is that I do know that.

From "Hurricane Child" by Kheryn Callender

Anthropic was founded in 2021 by former OpenAI executives frustrated over how the potential of AI and concerns over safety were not understood or being taken seriously enough.

From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026

Several years ago he became increasingly frustrated with the professionalism that has overtaken the larger Southland high schools — he has been outspoken against the constant stream of transfers — so he had an idea.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026

So: Patients are frustrated because doctors seem rushed.

From Slate ● Aug. 22, 2026

ABC had long been frustrated that KDNL, unlike its other major-market affiliates, didn’t produce its own local news programming.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

“No, not that he’s actually Dr. King. That he’s someone who—” I lay back on the floor and looked up at the ceiling, frustrated.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce

"We recognise how frustrating and difficult it is to be without power for an extended period," the company said in a statement.

From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026

The more Mitchell conjures joy and fear from thin air with the snap of his fingers, the more frustrating it becomes that audiences seldom get to experience summer fun at this caliber anymore.

From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026

After the thrilling highs and frustrating lows of the past four years and 38 Tests, he stroked 91 runs from 93 balls without breaking sweat on day two of the first Test against Pakistan.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

“But it’s not like I’m frustrated just because I’m playing at home or anything. Whether it’s on the road or at home, it would be frustrating, just not helping the team win games.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026

I would laugh if it wasn’t so frustrating.

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko