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vexing

[vek-sing] / ˈvɛk sɪŋ /
























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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

For investors, this raises a vexing valuation issue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Slow domestic demand is vexing Chinese authorities, but young people in particular appear willing to splurge on "emotional consumption" -- things that make them feel good.

From Barron's • Nov. 23, 2025

What is more vexing is diagnosing what the issue actually is.

From Slate • Nov. 18, 2025

His life is vexing in some other ways.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove