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  • present participle of vex.
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vexing

[vek-sing] / ˈvɛk sɪŋ /
























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Health care is a vexing issue in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

The legacy of those words, and of the moon missions, is as contradictory and vexing as the times in which we live.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

As Salon has reported before, these things can appear extremely bright in the night sky, vexing astronomers and essentially censoring the stars.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

The shortage vexing memory chips is being watched warily by other sectors, particularly companies that rely on semiconductors needed to power AI.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

“Mr. Bennet, how can you abuse your own children in such a way? You take delight in vexing me. You have no compassion on my poor nerves.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen




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