mired
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Iran's economy is mired in a much deeper crisis.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
However, the sector has been mired in a recession since the late 2010s, as the country’s exports faltered.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
Shares have been mired in a long slump, falling for seven consecutive weeks and down 19% since the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings in late January.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
Several of the candidates mired near the bottom of polls — Antonio Villaraigosa, Xavier Becerra, Betty Yee — are probably looking at the end of the line if they lose this race.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
Their progress slowed in the tangle of underbrush and the wet leaves mired the struggling animals.
From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander
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