frustrate
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People always bring up the enormous amount of money have spent and some argue City's football can be boring at times - and, yes, that does frustrate lots of fans.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Sauer couldn’t give a straight answer, which seemed to frustrate the justice.
From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026
She also saw her players start to let calls and miscommunications frustrate them: “I didn’t think our next-play speed was as good as it has been, and it affects you,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
"National power is less about missiles and aircraft and more about the will and resolve of the people," Khamenei said, adding: "Show it again and frustrate the enemy."
From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026
"You know what I'm talking about. The ways I frustrate you. The way you look to your father for reassurance when you can't stand my questions."
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
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