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.
Thursday's proceedings kicked off half an hour later than usual and were beset with technical difficulties.
From BBC
In recent years, the show has been beset by waning ratings, competition from newer reality dating shows and a series of scandals — including accusations of racism that ejected longtime host Chris Harrison.
From Seattle Times
Yet showcasing fat bodies on social media remains a Sisyphean task, beset with suspensions, shadow bans, troll attacks and rolls of puke emoji.
From Los Angeles Times
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