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something that annoys or bothers a person very much
One of my biggest pet peeves is people driving too slowly on the highway.
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Common travel regrets stem from preventable issues like poor planning, budget problems, and choosing the wrong companions.—
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The inability to forgive was causing seismic problems in their lives.—
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Deadline,
2 June 2026
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“Pet peeves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pet%20peeves. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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