Example Sentences

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Frank's prosaic tactics have irritated Tottenham fans and some are already calling for his dismissal.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

Experts say that tourism picking up in the scenic region, after a pandemic-induced lull, could also have irritated the elephant.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2023

The league’s rule changes have irritated some baseball purists, including Alva Noë, author of the book “Infinite Baseball” and a professor of philosophy at the University of California, Berkeley.

From New York Times • May 31, 2022

But her policies have irritated motorists, particularly some residents of the suburbs who complain they do not have adequate alternative forms of transport.

From Reuters • Sep. 19, 2021

Despite the archness of his tone—which normally would have irritated me—there was a melancholy undernote in his voice.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt