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

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

They’re providing the beleaguered citizens of that once-prosperous country hope that better days might be ahead.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

The beleaguered peso has gained 5% against the dollar this year while Milei’s government widened the trading bands and added reserves.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

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

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer