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beleaguered

[bih-lee-gerd] / bɪˈli gərd /


ADJECTIVE
surrounded
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


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As the haze spiralled into yet another crisis for Prabowo's beleaguered administration, some officials pushed back against criticism.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

The beleaguered National Symphony, evicted from the Kennedy Center, makes an appearance at the Hollywood Bowl.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026

Oracle’s beleaguered stock finished the week higher after executives indicated a lighter borrowing load for AI going forward.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 31, 2026

As Weil, Gotshal & Manges edges toward a merger with a rival, more top lawyers are heading for the exits, intensifying pressure on the beleaguered law firm to secure its future.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

All fear had left him now and the numbness identified itself as a beleaguered, voiceless resignation.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy


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