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Meanwhile, Papperger’s assertive style has irked officials and some U.S. executives who have joined with the German business as a way to tap the booming European market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 29, 2025

That has irked Turkey, which supported the rebels now controlling Syria.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2025

The approach is one that has irked US lawmakers.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2024

The idea of millionaires getting unemployment payments has irked lawmakers for years.

From Washington Times • Dec. 14, 2023

But Noem’s pressure campaign has irked lawmakers on the committee who see it as intrusive.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 27, 2022