bedeviled

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He was stepping up to the plate to run against Susan Collins, the Maine Republican who has long bedeviled Democrats.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

Employment reforms have bedeviled successive Indian governments since the country first opened its economy to the world in 1991, after nearly half a century of autarky.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

Buying the stock means believing that Fermi can overcome hurdles that have bedeviled better-established infrastructure companies.

From Barron's • Sep. 30, 2025

In addressing paid family leave for teachers, the board is attempting to make progress on an issue that has bedeviled the Legislature.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2025

The questions of the physical location of the Museum, as well as its layout and exact relationship to the Library, have long bedeviled experts.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro