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irritate

[ir-i-teyt] / ˈɪr ɪˌteɪt /




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And yet, a balancing act lies ahead because Beijing also "does not want to irritate Trump", she adds.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

In larger amounts, it can also irritate the body, sometimes leading to skin rashes or digestive discomfort.

From Science Daily • Jan. 17, 2026

The justices have already dealt with the contraceptive mandate and the Little Sisters twice, and this latest challenge seems designed to irritate them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

At a retrospective of his work, Gustav refers to his crew as his “family,” which would irritate his kids if they’d bothered to attend.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

“You will irritate them. You will have them against you.”

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier




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