Example Sentences

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But this move suggests that the producers’ club will only find it harder to navigate the cross-currents of war, economic uncertainty, sanctions, and non-OPEC supply growth that have vexed market management.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Beoing’s Starliner capsule with two astronauts aboard was finally launched into space Wednesday after a series of delays that have vexed the troubled aerospace giant.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2024

Even as the economy recovers slowly from the pandemic, unpredictable component shortages have vexed the nation’s supply chain, added Mr. McPherson, who testified on inflation Wednesday before the House Oversight subcommittee on energy policy.

From Washington Times • Apr. 3, 2023

Lawmakers face two special sessions, the first of which starts Thursday, with Gov. Mike Dunleavy seeking resolution on the dividend and fiscal issues that have vexed the state for years.

From Seattle Times • May 19, 2021

But a few birds of passage I have seen have vexed me with their confident ignorance, and caused me to believe that English Gladstonians are the densest donkeys under the sun.

From Ireland as It Is And as It Would be Under Home Rule by Buckley, Robert John