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gnawed (at)

verb

past tense of gnaw (at)

as in got (to)

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That was the question that annoyed Steinbrenner, who is backing a system that would strip his team of a financial advantage while falling in line with other billionaire ballclub owners, who tend to vote as a unified bloc.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026
The innkeeper is annoyed that his wife wants more conversation.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

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Lin had a difficult and complex remit at Netflix, particularly with the mandate of cutting spending and reducing the slate to focus on better-quality films, which irked some people in the entertainment industry, sources said.

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Cornyn’s disengagement has irked Paxton’s allies, who recognize Cornyn’s potential appeal to moderate voters — including those Cruz might not be able to reach.

— Matthew Choi, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2026

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gnawed (at)

gnawed (at or on)

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