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irritation

[ir-i-tey-shuhn] / ˌɪr ɪˈteɪ ʃən /




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It can also cause nausea, dizziness and skin irritation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 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 movie is well-written but haphazardly made, with some choppy editing and a soundtrack of Cheech & Chong original songs that frequently drown out the dialogue to the point of irritation.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

The background music is one more irritation on top of squeaky shopping cart wheels, and people asking “Do you have shallots?” and “Where is the kosher salt?”

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari




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