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The phrase "irked by" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
It means to be annoyed or bothered by something. Example: Sarah was irked by the constant interruptions during her presentation.
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"They are irked by all this attention".
Finally, irked by its persistence, you frown.
Labrador was still irked by the Purge.
Those irked by change rarely stay long.
Librarians are irked by this, but not yet anxious.
Mr. Obama was visibly irked by the speaker's decision.
Stewart seemed irked by the current state of relationship building.
Even the racers are irked by NBC's programming choices.
But the Elysée is clearly irked by the film.
The refined Grozni is sometimes irked by monastic life.
I was irked by some of them – Andy and Tom.
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