Example Sentences

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The film has no sympathy for Joe Jackson, whom Domingo plays as both a predator and aggravatingly savvy: half-spider, half-Mommie Dearest.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

SEOUL—“Baby Shark Dance,” the aggravatingly addictive children’s tune, is YouTube’s most-watched video ever.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

Viewed in that light, Arquette’s depiction is aggravatingly honest.

From Salon • Oct. 16, 2025

At a recent 5K in Boston, I got off to an aggravatingly sluggish start.

From New York Times • Jun. 9, 2016

“See, you frightened the child, Lucile,” said Marjorie, aggravatingly.

From Lucile Triumphant by Duffield, Elizabeth M.