Example Sentences

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A “tsunami” of CDs coming due is vexing savers who are worried about redeploying their money.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 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

For a story about female empowerment, it is vexing that Ken's neediness, loneliness and identity crisis hijack the plot for long stretches and force Barbie to help him, not the reverse.

From Salon • Jul. 19, 2023

Elif Shafak is vexing officials in Turkey again.

From Washington Post • Sep. 24, 2019

His life is vexing in some other ways.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove