beleaguered

Example Sentences

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Alex was a beautiful and beleaguered soul, born worried, born romantic, difficult and hopeful and apparently a shockingly good poker player.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

For Iran’s beleaguered government, winning requires hunkering down as its attackers face diminishing returns from each new day of battle.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

The president, played by a breathy, beleaguered Idris Elba and known only by his call sign, “Icon,” is of indeterminate party and ideology.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

But investors have no shortage of things going on to make them feel nervous, like markdowns or losses on loans at other credit funds, especially in the beleaguered software sector.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

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

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer