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frustration

[fruh-strey-shuhn] / frʌˈstreɪ ʃən /


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The city has flourished as China’s hub for helping Iran survive punishing sanctions, much to the frustration of U.S. officials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

He later reversed course, citing frustration over the pace of repairs on the Druzhba pipeline, which carries Russian oil through Ukraine to Hungary and Slovakia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Her "biggest frustration" was that the price they were paid for their wheat was not rising in line with their costs.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Dhaka is one of the world's most densely populated cities, and daily commute along its car-clogged roads is a source of constant frustration for its 22 million residents.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

A flame of frustration gathered in Michael’s chest and roared to life.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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