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vexing

adjective as in irksome

adjective as in pesky

adjective as in torturous

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But in these vexing and highly contentious times it surely is.

CANTON, Ohio — Trey Lance welcomes any opportunity that comes his way — a vexing four NFL seasons have only made him more eager — so Thursday night felt especially good.

A spokesperson for the governor stressed that the creation of a new housing agency is part of a broader effort by Newsom to prioritize one of California’s most vexing issues.

But a few details that might be quite vexing to the bride and groom are playing out in public.

Khan went on for a minute about a vexing old record deal then seemed wisely to think better of that.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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