beset

Example Sentences

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Peru has been beset by political crises in recent years.

From BBC

The Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research has approved 38 novel drugs so far this year, despite the chaos that has beset the agency.

From The Wall Street Journal

Nicita calls it a win-win for the nonprofit, noting that the Cinematheque was facing the same fiscal challenges that beset most institutions these days.

From Los Angeles Times

Pessimism is growing around China's economy, beset with real estate troubles, while demand is also weakening in other regions.

From Reuters

“We need to eradicate the sticky deflationary mindset besetting households and companies,” the report said, adding the government must work closely with the BOJ to achieve sustained wage growth.

From Reuters