as in irritableness
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Noun
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How wildfire smoke can endanger your health Inhaling smoke can result in a variety of ailments, from minor irritability to more serious problems like respiratory and cardiovascular disorders.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
5 June 2025 -
Hunger and fatigue can often amplify irritability for many, making patience even harder to maintain.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The altitude of the vineyard contributes to large swings in day-to-night temperatures, which aid in maintaining freshness and acidity in the grapes.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
12 June 2025
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Dosing depends on the product and its acidity concentration, which usually ranges from 4% to 8%.1 Read the label or talk with a healthcare provider to decide on the best dose.—
Nick Blackmer,
Health,
12 June 2025
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That love affair with Moss was the foundation and the bulldozer to Culture Club, at times keeping George grounded and at others sparking the singer's legendary petulance.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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While Jean Seberg once imbued Cécile with girlish petulance, McInerny gives the role an electric charge of ambivalence.—
Natalia Winkelman,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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“Captiousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/captiousness. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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