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beleaguered

[bih-lee-gerd] / bɪˈli gərd /


ADJECTIVE
surrounded
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


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In recent years, the LSE, alongside the U.K.’s finance and markets regulators, has ushered in a suite of rule changes in an effort to turn the beleaguered bourse around.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

This heaps yet more pressure on the beleaguered Fifa president Gianni Infantino, and is further evidence that the revolt against him over the FFE saga is being driven by Uefa.

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

The results pile pressure on the beleaguered group, which has been suffering from slimmer margins from the sales of electric cars, US tariffs and above all intense Chinese competition.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

Roki Sasaki gives up six runs in only three innings, but the Dodgers offense comes through by scoring 12 straight runs against the beleaguered Padres.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 3, 2026

Anya kept her beleaguered sigh to herself, and the two girls followed Dvorah back inside.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack




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