beset

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“Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Taylor Frankie Paul was picked to boost an aging reality franchise beset by sagging ratings and declining ad revenue—a decision that blew up in ABC’s face.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The cost, while small, felt like what one worker described as the “cherry on top” of a demoralizing work culture beset by layoffs and overwhelming workloads.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The world's largest warship has been beset by problems during its deployment in the Middle East, including an earlier breakdown of its toilet system.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

The renovation was beset by several delays, pushing back the original deadline from last fall.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

When it is all over she begins to shiver profoundly, as if beset with an acute fever.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri