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beleaguered

[bih-lee-gerd] / bɪˈli gərd /


ADJECTIVE
surrounded
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


Example Sentences

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But the beleaguered 63-year UK leader appears to have been granted a stay of execution, of sorts, while Burnham's fate is decided in the Makerfield by-election.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

Modern Western parents have been taught that the ideal, natural family means a beleaguered mom plus a partner who may or may not equally share the work of raising kids.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

The chief executive of South East Water has resigned, according to the beleaguered water company.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

It could also create strain between Pentwater and the beleaguered car-rental company, which the hedge fund started betting on long before the recent short squeeze.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

The man blew the candle out and the darkness descended and the man’s hand closed more tightly around Despereaux and Despereaux felt his beleaguered heart start up a crazy rhythm of fear.

From "The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread" by Kate DiCamillo




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