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irritated viewers were bombarding the station with complaints about the game's delayed start
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Washing dishes in very hot water is another common culprit for dry, irritated hands.
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Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Neuropathic pain comes from damaged or irritated nerves, and gabapentin targets the nerve signaling itself rather than just dulling pain.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Anya seemed irritated by her attitude.
—Nell Freudenberger, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Some even combine vitamin C with hydrating or soothing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, ceramides, or peptides, so your skin looks bright and plump without ever feeling stripped, thirsty, or irritated.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 24 Jan. 2026
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Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Neuropathic pain comes from damaged or irritated nerves, and gabapentin targets the nerve signaling itself rather than just dulling pain.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Anya seemed irritated by her attitude.
—Nell Freudenberger, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Some even combine vitamin C with hydrating or soothing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, ceramides, or peptides, so your skin looks bright and plump without ever feeling stripped, thirsty, or irritated.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 24 Jan. 2026
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“Irritated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irritated. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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