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This problem has vexed researchers for years.
We were vexed by the delay.
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Olympic sport climbers are facing vexing boulders as the competition got underway.
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Rachel G Bowers, USA TODAY, 6 Aug. 2024
Unlike her pal with the long trail of vexing exes, Ice Spice bears no discernible burden in these sneering little ditties.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2024
With many California voters vexed over crime rates and drug abuse, the ballot measure could also turn out those who aren’t typically interested in voting, said Wesley Hussey, professor of political science at California State University, Sacramento.
—Alena Botros, Fortune, 27 June 2024
Getting a better sense of this black hole's history could provide more perspective on some questions that are currently vexing astronomers.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 10 July 2024
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Rachel G Bowers, USA TODAY, 6 Aug. 2024
Unlike her pal with the long trail of vexing exes, Ice Spice bears no discernible burden in these sneering little ditties.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2024
With many California voters vexed over crime rates and drug abuse, the ballot measure could also turn out those who aren’t typically interested in voting, said Wesley Hussey, professor of political science at California State University, Sacramento.
—Alena Botros, Fortune, 27 June 2024
Getting a better sense of this black hole's history could provide more perspective on some questions that are currently vexing astronomers.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 10 July 2024
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vex
verb
vexed also vext; vexing
1
: to bring trouble, distress, or worry to
vexed by thoughts of what could have been
2
: to annoy continually with little irritations
vexed by the children
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