as in frustrations
the feeling of impatience or anger caused by another's repeated disagreeable acts
there seemed to be no end to the grief that the school bullies were giving to the young boy
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Since October, residents along the Interstate 77 corridor have expressed frustrations with the North Carolina Department of Transportation plans, which at one point included removing homes from historically Black neighborhoods.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026 -
Community responds with skepticism, disdain Online, Austinites voiced their frustrations with the club’s pattern of financial setbacks.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
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The trick here is to turn those irritations into something else, like memories.—
Barton Goldsmith,
AJC.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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There are several health risks that can occur from moldy showers like allergic reactions, respiratory illnesses, and other irritations.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Griefs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/griefs. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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