Example Sentences

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The Nordic-noir mystery “The Chestnut Man: Hide and Seek” is predictably bleak and gripping, but annoyingly follows too many of the same beats as its first season.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

“It’s annoyingly heavy,” Tenev said at one point, flashing his silvery card.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

On the show, if you were to meet any of my castmates, they'll tell you how annoyingly peppy I am.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2025

When Tikhman initially accepted Foster’s Instagram friend request — he strategically, and annoyingly, waited two days to do so — he wasn’t thrilled to learn that she was a public figure.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2024

But Will’s blue eyes stayed fixed on his - annoyingly determined.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan