Example Sentences

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Carlson’s, erm, irrepressibility must have been aggravating enough under normal circumstances at a network controlled by a man who has long insisted that his hosts remain on message—his message.

From Slate • Apr. 24, 2023

The net effect of some 26 sets of measures Moon rolled out over the past five years to cool prices, including tougher mortgage curbs and capital gains taxes, have been aggravating the situation.

From Reuters • Mar. 8, 2022

Shkreli sat at rapt attention as Brafman paced in front of the jury and called him a genius who may have been aggravating but not intended to defraud investors.

From Washington Post • Jul. 27, 2017

It must have been aggravating to Mr. Knightley, and he was waiting to be let go, in a manner of speaking.

From Robbery under Arms; a story of life and adventure in the bush and in the Australian goldfields by Boldrewood, Rolf