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griefs

noun

plural of grief

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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While the frustrations of Ellison; his father, Larry Ellison, the Oracle billionaire and deal backer; and others in the Paramount camp have taken center stage in recent days, WBD also faces a difficult path.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 24 July 2026
Whether that happens before the season begins remains to be seen, but James’ decision to sign elsewhere was like tearing a Band-Aid off a fanbase’s long-simmering frustrations about a lackluster offseason.

— Nick Friedell, New York Times, 24 July 2026

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Smoke can cause a series of health problems, from minor irritations to serious concerns.

— Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 16 July 2026
For Hygiene and Disease Prevention Showering helps remove sweat, dirt, bacteria, and other impurities from the surface of your skin and hair, which can cause infections and irritations.

— Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 15 July 2026

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