vexed
Example Sentences
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This close alignment with American interests has at times vexed the Danish population.
More broadly, however, Rogan appeared as torn by the vexed issue of immigration as so many other Americans.
In his statement, he said the post had followed Mr Lammy's visit to the Caribbean when he was foreign secretary and was about the "vexed issue" of reparations for former colonial nations affected by slavery.
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But it has long vexed visitors to the predominantly Buddhist country - which is also known for its vibrant party scene.
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England's main questions surround the left-back spot, central defence, that vexed number 10, and the left side of England's attack.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
