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frustration

[fruh-strey-shuhn] / frʌˈstreɪ ʃən /


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And yet the suspicions stubbornly linger, causing frustration, and some concern, among tour operators.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

I appreciate a suggestion to infuse playfulness into moments of potential frustration, namely “transition moments.”

From Slate • May 10, 2026

In these sketches in particular, Damon’s acting skills helped elevate the characters he played, grounding them in sadness or frustration.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

The newly-elected Reform councillor told the BBC he felt voters were willing to "give him a chance" due to their frustration with national politics.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Sophie’s frustration during high school stemmed from the Nazis’ new standardized school curriculum.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti




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