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frustration

[fruh-strey-shuhn] / frʌˈstreɪ ʃən /


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A wave of AI experts reacted with frustration, accusing the company of gatekeeping to harm potential competitors and muddying the ability of outside researchers to assess and use Fable to its full potential.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Echoing O'Neill's message, Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly said: "Taking frustration at the evil actions of a person out on those who had no part in it is utterly wrong."

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

US President Donald Trump, who has expressed frustration at the slow progress of peace talks, said on Tuesday that negotiators were in the "final throes" of reaching a deal.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Capita apologised for the "worry and frustration" being caused by delays and said it was working to establish normal service levels.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

I see one man, a respected linguist, throw his mug in the lake from sheer frustration.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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