vex
verb (used with object)
have been vexing
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present perfect progressiveof vex.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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“With coronavirus, we have an opportunity to examine issues that have been vexing us in this country for a very, very long time,” said Lindiwe Zulu, South Africa’s social development minister.
From Washington Post ● May 9, 2020
So the question—which would have been vexing for any president—is: What to do with this guy?
From Slate ● Apr. 28, 2011
But no, no," added she hurriedly, "do not, I will not touch it, till——" "Till when?" asked Gerald; "I wish you would tell me how they have been vexing you.
From The Two Guardians or, Home in This World by Yonge, Charlotte Mary
In particular I have been vexing myself to-day over the gradual desuetude of our correspondence.
From The Delectable Duchy by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir
Surely no one here can have been vexing you?
From Vestigia Vol. I. by Fleming, George
