laid low
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Wall Street by and large laid low in its criticisms of Zohran Mamdani’s first few months as New York City’s mayor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
Each of their families are struggling, laid low by astronomical, ever-escalating medical costs and poor relationship decisions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 20, 2026
He retired in 2005, while AIG was laid low during the 2008-2009 financial crisis due to losses in financial derivatives.
From Barron's ● Dec. 13, 2025
Attempts to prolong the life in its current form of a company laid low by years of under-investment, overgenerous pay and dividends, poor regulation and changing climate may be doomed.
From BBC ● Mar. 16, 2025
But, to your amazement, despite superior tactics and a number of undeniable victories, reason is laid low.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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