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Adjective
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Lack of sleep can lead to a range of problems, including feeling more irritable.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
7 Feb. 2026 -
On the contrary, Juventus’ football soothed even the most irritable sections of the crowd.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The shows were appointment listening because one never knew who or what might set off with the irascible former Bears coach.—
Phil Rosenthal,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Under David Ellenstein’s direction, the production stars North Coast Rep veteran James Sutorius as the fading but humorously irascible Steven.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But with stocks trading near record highs, markets are a little touchy.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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If someone does bring up the Bears, be considerate and change the subject to something less touchy, like immigration or Jeff Bezos.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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At the hearing, Bondi and Massie had a testy exchange, a rarity for two Republicans.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Dreher emerged from the conservative blogosphere in the 2000s and won fans with his daily stream of testy opinions and unguarded anecdotal writing.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The verdict closes a chapter of one of South Korea’s biggest political crises, a saga that has been full of dramatic twists that have tested the country’s democratic guardrails.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The storms that pummeled Southern California this week brought dramatic wind gusts, bursts of rain and lightning that set trees on fire, not to mention heavy snow.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The film indeed ends in melodramatic fashion, with Nicholson killing Cat in a shoot-out.—
Alexander Nazaryan,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
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Moeller’s music has always balanced beauty with foreboding—dub techno is nothing if not a melodramatic genre—but his newfound rhythmic restraint and beat wizardry feel like a step in a different direction.—
Andrew Ryce,
Pitchfork,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This is a city of creative potential where soulful heritage blends with thriving modernity.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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Featuring collaborations with Trombone Shorty, JID and Tierra Whack, as well as a gritty, soulful soundscape, To Whom This May Concern set a high bar for 2026 R&B LPs.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Perturbable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perturbable. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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