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beleaguered

[bih-lee-gerd] / bɪˈli gərd /


ADJECTIVE
surrounded
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


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“The hard part is to avoid the temptation of a beleaguered explanation,” Lundquist says.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

With the show’s beleaguered Season 5 set to premiere on Thursday, a crucial question has emerged: Can it still feel like an entertaining watch after the events of this year?

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

Barra, CEO since 2014, has drawn a hard line on money-losing ventures, from budget sedans and its now-shuttered robotaxi business to beleaguered international units in markets like Europe and India.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

The country's tourism industry has also plummeted, a key source of income for the beleaguered government.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

A beleaguered sprite was sheltering behind her ticket desk, besieged by angry gremlins.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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