vex
verb (used with object)
has been vexing
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present perfect progressiveof vex (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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The persistent strength of consumer demand — and the continued hiring that it has driven — has been vexing for policymakers at the Federal Reserve.
From New York Times ● Feb. 26, 2023
The military’s response has been vexing, critics say.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 22, 2021
The situation has been vexing for the Biden administration.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 23, 2021
The questions of if, when and how often white-collar employees should again work in the office has been vexing corporate America ever since COVID-19 vaccinations became available.
From Reuters ● Jul. 15, 2021
Like “Eureka” or “By Jove, I’ve got it,” “voilà” is sometimes exclaimed by people who have figured out the answer to some sort of problem or riddle that has been vexing them to no end.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
