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beleaguered

[bih-lee-gerd] / bɪˈli gərd /


ADJECTIVE
surrounded
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


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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

When Steve Cohen hired David Stearns to lead the New York Mets’ front office in 2023 after a multiyear pursuit, he was sure he had just landed a savior for his beleaguered baseball team.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

Nike NKE -1.88%decrease; down pointing triangle appointed David Denton as its next chief financial officer, bringing in the Pfizer PFE -1.44%decrease; down pointing triangle executive to oversee finances for the beleaguered sneakers and apparel company.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

It follows veteran Labour politician and rival Andy Burnham's victory in a by-election on Friday, which paves the way for the 56-year-old to challenge the beleaguered Starmer to be party leader and prime minister.

From Barron's Jun. 21, 2026

This task fell to the beleaguered York, who served as their go-between, shuttling between Berkeley and Chicago, where Teller had set up his Super lab in exile.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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