beleaguered

Example Sentences

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Alex was a beautiful and beleaguered soul, born worried, born romantic, difficult and hopeful and apparently a shockingly good poker player.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 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

The president, played by a breathy, beleaguered Idris Elba and known only by his call sign, “Icon,” is of indeterminate party and ideology.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

Is help on the way for beleaguered oil consumers?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

The beleaguered rider could do no better than cling to the horse’s neck for dear life.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand