beleaguered

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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

Germany's beleaguered carmakers are desperately seeking solutions for their under-used factories, with speculation swirling that Chinese manufacturers or weapons makers could move in.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Alternatives made from used cooking oil, cover crops and even captured carbon dioxide would have eased pressures on the beleaguered industry—if only there had been enough to go round.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The arrival of senior Singapore Airlines leadership at the group's headquarters in Mumbai city in April, meanwhile, sparked talks of the latter deepening its involvement in the beleaguered carrier.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

A beleaguered sprite was sheltering behind her ticket desk, besieged by angry gremlins.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer