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irate

[ahy-rayt, ahy-rayt] / aɪˈreɪt, ˈaɪ reɪt /


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In a poll released earlier this summer, the Brennan Center found voters are increasingly irate over corruption in government.

From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2026

Many sports fans were irate when the network aired a full-screen ad when play resumed after a water break during last Thursday’s Mexico–South Africa match.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026

But since Levy's exit, Venkatesham has attracted increasing anger from irate sections of the fanbase.

From BBC ● May 27, 2026

Allan initially appeared willing to engage, but grew irate when he realized he was being videotaped.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 5, 2026

Sparse strands of ginger hair gripped the irate customer’s balding head like a claw.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman




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