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beleaguered

[bih-lee-gerd] / bɪˈli gərd /


ADJECTIVE
surrounded
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


Example Sentences

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He launched his campaign in the summer of 2025 with a viral ad that jolted life into a beleaguered coalition of exasperated liberals and lapsed progressives.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

Now, the price shock from the war with Iran has become yet another headache for the beleaguered industry that hauls 70% of all freight in America.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

For Iran’s beleaguered government, winning requires hunkering down as its attackers face diminishing returns from each new day of battle.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

Havana relies heavily on imported fuel for electricity generation, and the oil blockade has brought Cuba's beleaguered economy close to collapse.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

He’d manhandle one of the beleaguered cats up onto the keyboard and coax it with a scrap of ham to walk back and forth.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly