as in harassed
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as in teased
to subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders
He's always badgering me about the dishes.
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As the 2024 presidential election approaches, a majority of Americans report feeling anxious and frustrated, according to a new poll by The AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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The show’s brief two-season run was cut short in 2023 after Stewart grew frustrated with the technology company’s increasing editorial oversight, which included exerting control over the subjects broached on the program.Liam Reilly, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
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Watching Keaton here reminded me of Cary Grant in his heyday as a harried dad in studio comedies like Houseboat and Room For One More.Pete Hammond, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024
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That’s why Baker lingers thoughtfully on the women who arrive at the house every morning to clean up Ivan’s messes—and on the belligerent tow-truck driver who turns up to obstruct the plot but emerges, within seconds, as a harried kindred spirit.Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2024
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There is no reliable and tested method that can say that a certain volcano will erupt on a certain day or at a certain time.Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 29 Feb. 2024
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Read on for our tested and expert-recommended picks of the best jeans for men.Maverick Li, Men's Health, 22 Aug. 2023
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Fujimori skillfully deployed the tried and true populist tactic of positioning himself as the one leader of the people.Stephanie McNulty & Sarah Chartock / Made by History, TIME, 10 Oct. 2024
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The platform sole adds a chic boost and the tried and true UGGplush wool lining simply can’t be beat.Annie Blackman, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2024
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The script got several studios and streamers hot and bothered.Justin Kroll, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
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None of that bothered Zuccarini, who recognized Funke’s talent for putting innovative spins on old-world Italian dishes.Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Aug. 2024
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Here’s how to counter a less-than-ideal offer and negotiate for a higher wage: Watch your tone Negotiations are fraught with emotion; offering a curt response or exasperated sigh could kill the discussion, fast.Morgan Smith, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2024
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On her face is something halfway between a grimace and an incredulous smile—a facial expression that many Harris supporters likely recognize as a universal, exasperated response to a Trump rant.Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Sep. 2024
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However, one of you is a night owl who stays up looking at their phone, while the other is a light sleeper who gets irritated at the blue light in their face.Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
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Many students were already irritated that a 2,400-bed high-rise dorm complex rising nearby risks overshadowing Geisel.Gary Robbins, The Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2024
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The Top Dawg Entertainment rapper was minding her business getting braided when an annoyed customer voiced their frustrations to comedian Exavier TV — playing the role of a barber — about a quick flip of cash not working out.Michael Saponara, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2024
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Naturally, the pilot flies Keith and Joan over the mansion to make the guys — who are all hanging out in the pool — annoyed and jealous.Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Badgered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/badgered. Accessed 9 Nov. 2024.
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