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frustration

[fruh-strey-shuhn] / frʌˈstreɪ ʃən /


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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

In another exchange, Tsurui expressed frustration with a colleague who had offered what he thought was an overly optimistic timetable for installing new plate readers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Unfortunately, that may result in feelings of anger, frustration, anxiety or hopelessness.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

The United States meanwhile voiced frustration that its preferred candidate, Italian diplomat Antonio Zanardi Landi, failed to garner consensus, and threatened to walk away from the peacekeeping body.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

She huffed, her frustration manifesting as a quiet sob, and then nearby splashing and rustling made her open her eyes.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack




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