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irritation

[ir-i-tey-shuhn] / ˌɪr ɪˈteɪ ʃən /




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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

Even my own feelings for those motorized metal coolers are fueled by existential disappointment as much as personal irritation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Petting Scamper was like a salve, and I felt the irritation in me fade.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence




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