beset
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Some investors may be tempted to jump into these publicly traded private-lending vehicles, which have been beset by concerns about the credit risks of borrowers like software companies.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
US Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer said on Monday she will step down from the role, departing after a tenure beset by a series of scandals including complaints over the treatment of young female staffers.
From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026
Lauren Halsey walks by in her distinctive white shirt, long shorts and ball cap, beset on all sides by friends and admirers.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
If the case does proceed to trial, that path will be "beset by a multitude of delays" given the size and complexity of the material, which will include sensitive national security information.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
On top of panic that I’d lost my friend, I was suddenly beset by worries about my reputation.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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