aggravating
Example Sentences
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“The Bride!” is surprising and strange, perplexing and aggravating.
From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026
The retailer's attempt to humanise its chat bot may have backfired, as some users said that Olive was "obnoxious," while another said that they found its small talk "aggravating."
From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026
Reaves is approaching the four-week point after aggravating his calf injury on Christmas Day.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026
After aggravating the injury on Christmas Day, Reaves was ruled out for at least a month before he would be reevaluated.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026
All this respect among the Japanese could get quite aggravating!
From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata
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