as in annoying
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
people who ask blatantly stupid questions really hack me off
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The competitive father, however, noted that his son has picked up Rafael Nadal's forehand, playfully annoying Novak by mimicking his rival's swing.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025 -
So, how can an organization remain current on customers' ever-changing needs and expectations without annoying or estranging them?—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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So, at least for now, Chamorro is not bothering with the official Pop Mart drops.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
24 Aug. 2025
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While there is still hope that Clark can return this season from the groin injury that has been bothering her, there is no guarantee of that becoming a reality.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Aug. 2025
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Pesky skeeters are irritating Lake County residents as the number of insects carrying the worrisome West Nile Virus climbs.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
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Of course, the retort is that this would be irritating and exasperating to be continually deluged with alerts about AI deceptiveness.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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In July, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for two of the Taliban’s top leaders, accusing them of persecuting women and girls in Afghanistan, which the group dismissed.—
Astha Rajvanshi,
NBC news,
5 Aug. 2025
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Having built a successful solo career following Rilo Kiley — and putting out more solo records than the band did — she’s kept her voice in top shape.—
William Earl,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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Getty Images The Who is one of the rare rock bands from decades past that is still putting out new projects that reach the charts.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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In a statement to CNN, Gunter’s mother Danielle extended her gratitude to a Minneapolis police officer who assisted them in getting medical aid immediately after the shooting.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
29 Aug. 2025
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Are weather disasters getting worse?—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Hacking (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hacking%20%28off%29. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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