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  • past participle of dog.
  • past tense form of dog.
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dogged

[daw-gid, dog-id] / ˈdɔ gɪd, ˈdɒg ɪd /


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The substantial commitment underscores GM’s push to avoid a repeat of the severe shortages that have dogged the industry in recent years.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

Sarah Ravin, a clinical psychologist in Coral Gables, Fla., told me the discourse is somewhat reminiscent of the criticism that dogged some young celebrities in the 2000s, including Mary-Kate Olsen and Nicole Richie.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

However, his campaign was dogged by scandal, most notably including the revelation that he had a Totenkopf tattoo and allegations of “unsettling” behavior from past girlfriends.

From Salon Jul. 18, 2026

The France centre-back has been dogged by a back issue for several weeks and carried the problem into the World Cup.

From BBC Jul. 16, 2026

Though lingering rumors dogged him, Bell was never charged.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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