irked
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Gov. Gavin Newsom was irked enough last August to diss Mr. Pratt as a “C-list reality star.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
The critiques irked Pelosi, a powerful force in California politics.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 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
The company’s decision to halt share repurchases in the fourth quarter likely also irked investors.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
Dad comes in and checks on me, and although he pretends to be upbeat, he’s irked.
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
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