Example Sentences

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The US Environmental Protection Agency says methyl methacrylate is irritating to the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes in humans.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

It is irritating because it is so obviously pseudo-intellectual.

From Salon • Oct. 10, 2023

“The fact that I defend Christian teachings is irritating to a lot of people,” he said.

From New York Times • Jan. 10, 2023

“I’m just going through something that is irritating at the moment, but I’m working through it,” Stafford said.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 6, 2022

“I think this milkshake is irritating my throat,” he said.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly