vexed
Example Sentences
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Though timing these cycles has vexed many investors, there was a fairly familiar pattern of sales growing quickly, then shrinking.
From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026
This close alignment with American interests has at times vexed the Danish population.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026
On one of the hottest days in the Damascene summer, his words interrupted by the occasional argument between other vexed patrons, Elias spoke while his eyes remained fixated on the front of the slow-moving queue.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2025
I’ve rarely seen a judge this vexed by the department’s conduct.
From Salon • Jul. 17, 2025
I tried wrapping my arms ’round her to pull her close, but that jus’ got her more and more vexed.
From "The Journey of Little Charlie" by Christopher Paul Curtis
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
