Example Sentences

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The shortages have exasperated consumers who can’t find the new vehicles they want at depleted auto dealerships, forcing some to settle for used vehicles selling for abnormally high prices.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 10, 2022

School closures and canceled extracurricular activities during the pandemic have exasperated the problem of carjackings in some cities, Verden said.

From Fox News • Jan. 11, 2022

But I suspect most companies will find it much more expensive to have exasperated customers take their business elsewhere.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 2021

Its twists and turns have exasperated some lawmakers.

From Washington Times • Dec. 28, 2019

I think if I had, such folly, or rather stupidity, would have exasperated me too much.

From Records of a Girlhood by Kemble, Fanny