irritation
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But Garrett was a limited participant in training camp and preseason workouts because of knee irritation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026
He routinely met a hostile premise with calm facts, a sharp answer and a smile that made the host’s irritation look frivolous.
From Salon ● Oct. 8, 2026
It is more often a sign of irritation and petulance, with frustrations taken out on the ball with little care for the safety of officials, ball kids and the spectators who line the court.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Once there, they can contribute to irritation and inflammation in the respiratory system.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026
He looked away again, but this time for only a second or less, and when he turned to her she thought she saw a touch of irritation.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
Mangia said that healthcare providers saw residents with mostly respiratory issues, but that many of the residents were also exhibiting rashes and skin irritations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
None of these people is real, but the irritations they represent – NIMBYism, narcissism and the compulsion to destroy others to build ourselves up – are quite familiar.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
Smishing has become one of those quotidian irritations of modern life, and for some people, baiting the sender can feel like a tiny act of revenge—or just an opportunity for amusement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
And Déby knows well that this gives him leverage in managing his own irritations in relations with Washington and Paris.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2024
Over time, we have figured out how to express and overcome our irritations and occasional rage.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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