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is annoying
  • present progressive of annoy (3rd person singular).

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The Clyburns embody all that is annoying to a certain constituency of Americans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Because, as you said, the money is annoying, but the mindset your “friend” holds is the more hurtful piece of this.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 28, 2025

While the loss is annoying, it is relatively small compared with Nvidia’s overall business.

From Barron's • Oct. 13, 2025

"It is annoying and it's a nuisance," said Mr Richards, an NHS admin worker.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2024

It is annoying to have to share everything with the personnel, but fear not.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys