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frustration

[fruh-strey-shuhn] / frʌˈstreɪ ʃən /


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This part of her hand she would take out a lot of her frustration on.

From Salon • Jun. 25, 2026

Nelson expressed frustration after public health minister Sharon Hodgson defended the staggered launch, saying: "I cannot believe we are still debating this."

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

Meloni’s response alluded both to her frustration over his behavior and a recognition of the liability he now represents to his one-time political allies in Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

As firefighters continue to battle a stubborn and complex fire at a massive refrigerated warehouse in Boyle Heights, residents and businesses owners have expressed frustration and health concerns as neighorhoods have been engulfed by smoke.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

There was a murmur of dissent from the sphinxes behind her, and she flicked her tail in a quick whip of frustration, and they quietened.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell




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