plagued
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"Astrophysics has been plagued by a massive discrepancy in the cosmic ledger," says Gallardo.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 25, 2026
It’s still pastiche, but unbeholden to the nostalgia-obsessed, highly referential style that has plagued so much contemporary media, like “Stranger Things,” “Super 8” and “Wonder Woman 1984.”
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
Hovnanian Enterprises HOV -13.84%decrease; red down pointing triangle swung to a third-quarter loss as it continues to navigate a challenging housing market, plagued by steep rates and soft consumer sentiment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
For those who make a living in tourism, the Timber fire marks nature’s latest blow to Big Sur, a beloved, yet often plagued, coastal locale.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
I’ve asked myself, What change in our society today permits the reevaluation of my father’s convictions or his stance on the human injustices that plagued the international landscape?
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
