beleaguered

Example Sentences

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Their involvement now raises the specter of another squeeze on energy markets already beleaguered by closures on the Strait of Hormuz.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Lord Mandelson later adds: "I went in to No 10 after I saw you. It is beleaguered and bereft. It requires complete revamp and infusion of purpose and confidence to get anywhere."

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

But the beleaguered 63-year UK leader appears to have been granted a stay of execution, of sorts, while Burnham's fate is decided in the Makerfield by-election.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

Beijing, in turn, wanted credit for hosting a beleaguered partner without committing to anything Trump couldn’t live with.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

The beleaguered rider could do no better than cling to the horse’s neck for dear life.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand