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Sanchez also dangled the prospect of a massive port deal for American investors -- one that would rival a Chinese port concession at Chancay north of Lima that has long irked the White House.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
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
She laughed when Chaol, irked at how Celaena stood in front of the mirror for five minutes, admiring herself, half-dragged her out of the room.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
