irritate
Example Sentences
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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
If possible, wash the wound with soap and water; avoid using antiseptic wipes, which may irritate the wound.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026
"That happens when you don't completely kill the bacteria but merely irritate them," Mons says.
From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026
Failing to pass the package would create uncertainty for Tesla shareholders and likely irritate Musk.
From Barron's • Oct. 30, 2025
Not that they needed much more to irritate them.
From "Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy" by Gary D. Schmidt
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