There is no subject that intrigues, repels, frightens, confuses, inspires, contradicts and exasperates Americans more than race.

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Marilyn, paralyzed with nerves, turns up on the set hours late, blows her lines, and generally exasperates Olivier.

NEWYORKER: My Week with Marilyn

Some governments argue that building a common brand identity threatens to detract from their island's individuality, a view that exasperates Jean Holder, secretary general of the Caribbean Tourism Organisation, the local trade body.

ECONOMIST: Caribbean tourism

Their daughter, Eva (Isabelle Huppert), comes to visit, and the mere clop of her heels on the wooden floor spells drama and distress, which exasperates her father, who never weeps, and who occupies himself solely with the duties of care.

NEWYORKER: Love Hurts

Everything about Monroe exasperates Olivier.

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