vexed
Example Sentences
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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
More broadly, however, Rogan appeared as torn by the vexed issue of immigration as so many other Americans.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026
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.
From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026
Rubbing his head in frustration on the touchline, Guardiola seemed especially vexed by Abdukodir Khusanov's leaden-footed attempt to close down Grimaldo prior to the goal.
From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025
I kept my chin up, but inside I was keyed up and vexed with Anna May myself.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
Vocabulary lists containing vexed
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