mired
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In fact, he’s constantly mired in scandal, shame and disgrace, and has been his entire life.
From Salon • May 31, 2026
Despite that generous support, Mahan remains mired in the single digits in the polls.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
Their Pastef party comfortably won the 2024 elections on a promise of a profound political shake-up, vowing to fight corruption and inheriting an economy mired in debt.
From Barron's • May 24, 2026
And in talks with both Trump and Putin, Xi faced leaders mired in costly wars that have dragged on for longer than they anticipated.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Through a posting on a school librarians’ Web site she sought out family reunions, where she imagined she would encounter interesting frictions between prosperous siblings and relatives still mired at the bottom.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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