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Some of the build-up to Littler's third-round match focused on how he would cope with Suljovic's slower style, which had irked the Austrian's second-round opponent Joe Cullen.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025

That explanation had irked Judge Wetherell, who in an order Tuesday said the releases seemed to contrast with his restraining order.

From Washington Times • May 20, 2023

His growing reputation had irked his boss, surgeon-general Walter Wyman, who exiled him to California.

From Nature • Apr. 23, 2019

Never mind that early in the week Kim had irked tournament officials by trying to wear his iPhone onto the driving range.

From Golf Digest • Apr. 10, 2019

It had irked Cole, watching his sports gear, including his dirt bike, snowmobile, bicycle, skis, and even his helmet, all sold through a newspaper ad Hke some junk at a cheap garage sale.

From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen