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beleaguered

[bih-lee-gerd] / bɪˈli gərd /


ADJECTIVE
surrounded
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


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The Mercosur deal presents a more classic dilemma: Beleaguered manufacturers in Germany and across Northern Europe would gain unfettered access to nearly 300 million new consumers in Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

From Barron's • Dec. 30, 2025

Beleaguered actor Bill Cosby has secured a buyer for his $29 million New York City townhouse—months after it was revealed he had gone into foreclosure on both of his Manhattan homes.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 24, 2025

Beleaguered boss Jay Monahan still runs the PGA Tour but the commissioner wants a new chief executive.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2024

Beleaguered off the field and torn apart by realignment, the Pac-12 flexed its muscles in nonconference play by going 7-3 against Power Five competition, the only league to come in over .500.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 20, 2023

Beleaguered by sleeplessness, White staggered around campus like a zombie, not knowing day from night.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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