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  1. Mar 25, 2024 · We were vexed by the delay. This problem has vexed researchers for years. The question seemed to vex the many passers-by who stopped to gape. — Priya Krishna, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2024. Mostly, though, Brown’s salve for what vexed his fans aimed for the hips, not the head. — Renée Graham, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Apr. 2018.

  2. the skins of the potatoes. the potatoes' skins. Choose the correct possessive form for each phrase. the whiskers of the men. the men's whiskers. Choose the meaning of the bolded words in the question. We were vexed by the delay. irritated. Choose the meaning of the bolded words in the question.

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    vex /ˈvɛks/ verb

    vexes; vexed; vexing

    vex

    /ˈvɛks/

    verb

    adjective [more vexing; most vexing]

    •a vexing problem [=an irritating/annoying problem]

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  3. We were vexed by the delay. Recent Examples on the Web No Asian economy has grappled with gender equality more arduously than Japan, a nation vexed by the world’s oldest workforce, among the world’s lowest birth rates, and a long-standing aversion to immigrant labor.

  4. Apr 13, 2024 · Is It Professional to Say “Sorry for the Delay”? Saying “sorry for the delay” is seen as professional, formal or informal depending on the context, and generally regarded as polite. It expresses regret for not meeting a timeline or deadline.

  5. Jan 16, 2024 · The word choice conveys a sense of frustration or annoyance resulting from the delay. When someone is vexed, they experience a state of irritation or disturbance due to a perceived inconvenience or obstacle.

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  7. The verb “vex” in the English language is used to describe the act of causing annoyance, frustration, or worry to someone. It typically involves irritating or troubling a person either through physical actions, words, or even more subtle psychological means.

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