plague
Example Sentences
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U.S. intelligence assessments have painted a grim picture of the island’s economy, plagued by chronic shortages of basic goods, medicines and frequent blackouts, according to people familiar with the analysis.
Since then, the group has been plagued by scandal, embarrassment and election losses.
From Salon
Erosion has plagued Thorpeness for decades, but its effects have been felt far more keenly in recent years.
From BBC
In a city plagued by persistent housing shortages, the store and parking lot spanning more than 100,000 square feet have long made locals wonder when a developer would swoop in.
We get a taste of these Machiavels, who have none of the misgivings about vengeance that will plague Hamlet.
From Los Angeles Times
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