vexed

Example Sentences

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But this move suggests that the producers’ club will only find it harder to navigate the cross-currents of war, economic uncertainty, sanctions, and non-OPEC supply growth that have vexed market management.

From Barron's • May 4, 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

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

Yet I shd be vexed if any one were to publish my doctrines before me.”

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman