plaguing

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Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has, historically, been very public about his concerns about what is plaguing the nation’s well-being.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

But he seems unable to solve some of the core issues plaguing the team.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

She knew this would have something to do with Ezra Garfield, the man who she told police had been plaguing her with messages on social media after they briefly dated.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Lennar struggled with the same challenges that have been plaguing the housing market in recent years, Chief Executive Stuart Miller said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Bangala, for example, the poisonwood tree that was plaguing us all half to death.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver