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The phrase "a sort of irritation" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a feeling or state that is somewhat irritating but not entirely so, often conveying a sense of mild annoyance.
Example: "There was a sort of irritation in her voice as she explained the situation to him."
Alternatives: "a kind of annoyance" or "a type of vexation."
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I think a sort of irritation and an annoyance… But then - because they have no psychological resources, they then rely on - they want Andy to be in the community.
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A: Sort of.
Don't consider it a sacrifice, a menace or some sort of irritation; instead, learning to accept responsibility and to practice self-discipline are signs of emotional balance and maturity.
But the core of the show was the childlike partnership and double act of Del and Rodney, a sort of south London Laurel and Hardy, fuelled equally by irritation and affection.
In an editorial to be published Thursday, Michael Naumann, co-editor of the weekly newspaper Die Zeit, expressed irritation at people who insist on a sort of eternal and insurmountable German guilt.
"A sort of blank".
A sort of aspic.
A sort of monster.
"A sort of dream.
A sort of adventure, maybe.
(A sort of cognitive disonance).
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