Example Sentences

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But it's the pickup and stickiness in underlying "core" prices, excluding energy and food, that is irking the central banks and the Federal Reserve most of all.

From Reuters • Feb. 24, 2023

“All the armchair generals giving their opinions is one thing that is irking me.”

From Seattle Times • Aug. 21, 2021

As much as you may be hiding your vexation with the people around you, don't kid yourself – something you're doing is irking the life out of those closest to you.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2020

Right now, Nvidia’s “ask for forgiveness, but not permission” strategy is irking game developers, and for good reason.

From The Verge • Mar. 2, 2020

As reported at 12.08pm, that is irking some members of the G7, with Reuters reporting this lunchtime that Madrid's "fatal hubris" is causing some alarm.

From The Guardian • Jun. 5, 2012