THE secretive process of getting a deal approved by a co-op board can be among the most mystifying and exasperating experiences in the life of a New Yorker.

To dream of being at a soda fountain, denotes pleasure and profit after many exasperating experiences.

Contrary to the theme of your article, our exasperating experience shows that Orbitz has not successfully implemented the new emphasis on customer service.

But an invitation to speak to the institute was often an exasperating experience for an American looking for an honest exchange of views.

"Is there a quiet room where we can all be comfortable and endure this exasperating experience?"

It is an exasperating experience that has caused me to withdraw almost entirely from listening to music.

An exasperating experience at best.

This exasperating experience replayed itself another few weeks down the road, when I tried again to make a reservation and a man cheerfully blurted, "Hold on."

It was, Mr. Schultz conceded recently, an exasperating experience.

Tom laughed faintly at the weird experiences, the sort of exasperating experiences that make the games more complicated for the Pettittes.