mired
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A day later, the men's team is once again mired in controversy.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Vegas’s two regular starters, including the one that backstopped them during their championship run in 2023, were mired in the worst seasons of their careers in the desert.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
“Obsession” desperately wants to be a modern film, but can’t do anything more bold than gesturing to the bleakness and incessant discourse this reality is mired in.
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026
They’re both mired in clashing narratives of their relationship.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
Human nature is both predictable and mysterious; prone to great and sudden advances, yet still mired in despicable self-interest.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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