Example Sentences

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Despite a straightforward fourth-round win over Diana Shnaider, something had irritated Jessica Pegula.

From BBC • Sep. 5, 2024

Fair warning though: By the end of the day, the necklace had irritated my skin, though the Bychari website says that it’s gold-plated.

From Slate • Dec. 10, 2020

An intense 32-year-old woman, she directs the Serrinha chapter of the Council of School Food, and from the start, Baird’s sustainable eating program had irritated her.

From Washington Post • Nov. 3, 2019

It was the second part of the apology that had irritated Hal the most.

From The New Yorker • Aug. 20, 2018

The nickname had irritated and pleased her at the same time.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri