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He teased, cajoled and vexed his listeners, daring them to explore the "devilish" contours of his mind, as he sang rash rhymes about parties, drugs and "seducing" women.

Trump hit on a lot of other notes from the “America first” playlist that vex democratic allies.

Milla’s choices are vexing, but her frustration with the condescending medical establishment is also understandable.

But campuses near fire zones — those with buildings intact, including Odyssey, Canyon and Revere — are grappling with safety issues that have vexed parents and administrators, complicated the reopening process and imbued it with tension.

Deportations could also exacerbate another vexing problem, housing prices, by reducing the number of workers available to help construct new homes to address the nation’s housing shortage.