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beleaguered

[bih-lee-gerd] / bɪˈli gərd /


ADJECTIVE
surrounded
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


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Investors sent shares of beleaguered apparel-maker Nike up 4.9%.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 1, 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

Europe's beleaguered top economy, especially its energy-hungry manufacturers, have been hit hard by the energy shock unleashed by the war, denting hopes of a strong rebound this year.

From Barron's Jun. 9, 2026

Their involvement now raises the specter of another squeeze on energy markets already beleaguered by closures on the Strait of Hormuz.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 8, 2026

With someone else who loved antiquity and beautiful things, and who shared his hope for this beleaguered world.

From "The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge" by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin




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