Example Sentences

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The hectoring will be annoying, but they shouldn’t resist the advice.

From Washington Post • Jun. 8, 2022

If she does start venturing out in the middle of the night, yes, that will be annoying, but I don’t think it’s guaranteed to happen.

From Slate • May 26, 2020

There’s a whole new system of gestures and swipes to learn and master, and many of them will be annoying to remember and difficult to perform with just one hand.

From The Verge • Sep. 15, 2017

This will be annoying for Toyota, but the Prius has had a good run.

From The Guardian • Jul. 10, 2017

It won’t be fair and in the end it won’t matter, but it will be annoying nonetheless.

From Forbes • May 6, 2015