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beleaguered

[bih-lee-gerd] / bɪˈli gərd /


ADJECTIVE
surrounded
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


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Integrated oil giant BP has lagged its closest rivals over the last three to five years, but now one leading Wall Street firm says it’s time to buy the beleaguered company.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026

So you suspect the beleaguered visitors will have been a little relieved to see him substituted late on after he had a hand in two of Leeds' goals in this impressive 4-1 win.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

With the show’s beleaguered Season 5 set to premiere on Thursday, a crucial question has emerged: Can it still feel like an entertaining watch after the events of this year?

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

Tyson Foods plans to close a large cattle-processing plant and sell another, the meatpacking giant’s latest pullback from the beleaguered beef business, the Journal’s Patrick Thomas writes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

The beleaguered Queen Alysanne was trapped between two Lannister warships, the three made fast by hooks and lines.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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