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vexing

[vek-sing] / ˈvɛk sɪŋ /
























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When she spotted a photo of herself in China during an opening news conference, she couldn’t help but nod at her own vexing history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Imagine how vexing this has been for Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, whose gutty season yet again ended with a frustrating fizzle.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2026

That’s why the recent spate of economic data has been so vexing for Wall Street.

From Barron's • Dec. 4, 2025

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

From Slate • Nov. 18, 2025

It was a part of her nature that some of the other black employees at Langley found mysterious, even vexing.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly