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beleaguered

[bih-lee-gerd] / bɪˈli gərd /


ADJECTIVE
surrounded
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


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“Overall, these results should provide some relief for Novo’s beleaguered investors,” said the Alphavalue team.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026

Michael Carrick accepts it might sound "crazy" but the beleaguered Manchester United boss says he is looking forward to the Champions League showdown with Roma at Old Trafford.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

He has less ire than you might expect for certain exposé-ready targets, such as the earnest, beleaguered county sheriff, Summer Scheyer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

JetBlue shares rallied on Tuesday after the beleaguered airline sought to allay worries about its business, saying it’s on the cusp of being profitable again — something it hasn’t managed to accomplish since 2019.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026

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

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer


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