irking

Example Sentences

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He met his wife, Rebecca, at a wedding in 1992 that he attended as a friend’s plus one, irking her by interrupting her conversation with the bride.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

The head of German auto industry group VDA decried the EU parliament's decision, saying it sent a "devastating sign" and risked irking Mercosur countries.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

He is known for his fiery speeches, and leading protests in unconventional ways against alleged government excesses, often irking authorities.

From BBC • Sep. 25, 2024

The MGM Grand Garden Arena even showed the UFC fight on their big screens during the wait, irking the hardcore boxing fans and the Mexican champion.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2023

Not two hours altogether of such intercourse had been his, but it had been enough to infuse all his consciousness with a vague but irking discontent.

From The Destroying Angel by Vance, Louis Joseph