vexed
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This question, now being asked of prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi, has vexed financial regulators from Hammurabi to Hamilton.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
This question, now being asked of prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi, has vexed financial regulators from Hammurabi to Hamilton.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
But it has long vexed visitors to the predominantly Buddhist country - which is also known for its vibrant party scene.
From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025
Whether she can bring pressure to bear on the independent central bank is unclear, and this isn’t a good idea when voters are vexed by inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 6, 2025
The set of Katherine's jaw warns that she's sorely vexed, and I ain't one to tempt a tiger.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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