irked
Example Sentences
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It was the removal of wartime leader Churchill that particularly irked politicians earlier this year.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Hegseth was also reportedly irked by Phelan communicating directly on the matter with Trump, which Hegseth took to be a slight.
From Salon • May 1, 2026
Anaheim Mayor Ashleigh Aitken, who remains irked by Moreno branding the team with a Los Angeles name, has been a season-ticket holder far longer than she has been mayor.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
Those distractions have irked young bankers nearly as much as the loss of prized perks that were cut off last year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026
I resented Lena Jamison because she had taken me away from Adele, and it still irked me that Miles Ferris had robbed me of my possessions.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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