irritated
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"The band doesn't exist any more," he announces, sounding more irritated than sad.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
Canada's regional leaders said the United States has been particularly irritated by one retaliatory measure: the removal of US alcohol and wine from liquor stores.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
Managers were irritated when he asked questions about the breaches, the lawsuit said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
Her in-laws had a different reaction: “We were showing them the house, and they got more irritated with every room — like, ‘You have books in here too?’
From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2026
Mrs. Bessermann is irritated because Siunek pays too much attention to Cesia.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
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