irritation
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He left in the sixth because of irritation in his left wrist — the same wrist he fractured on April 25.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
Just the sort of low-grade irritation that makes you want to be gently contained by dinner.
From Salon • May 12, 2026
How her skin would tingle with the first signs of irritation after just a few hours outside.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
Roberts quoted this second interview with evident irritation.
From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026
“The samples are only used internally,” she continued, with a bit of irritation in her voice.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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