plagued
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The rule was plagued by delays and litigation from the for-profit college industry.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
"This is no time to return anyone forcibly to a country plagued by egregious human rights violations and abuses," UN rights chief Volker Turk said Tuesday.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
“I know the catastrophic mechanical issues that have plagued Metrolink trains this year have severely undermined the reliability of the system and the confidence of the riders,” said L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
Security breaches and questionable procurement practices had plagued an initiative that was supposed to bridge the digital divide for underprivileged students.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
Was there ever a time when people weren’t plagued with boredom?
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
