beset

Example Sentences

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Peru has been beset by political crises in recent years.

From BBC

The Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research has approved 38 novel drugs so far this year, despite the chaos that has beset the agency.

From The Wall Street Journal

Arsenal, despite their position as Premier League leaders, have seen their season beset by injuries to crucial players.

From BBC

Unlike the Golden Globes, the ceremony has not been beset by scandal or raised questions about unethical self-dealing.

From Los Angeles Times

While the world's second-largest economy has been beset by sluggish domestic demand, many young people are still spending on experiences and goods that gives them satisfaction -- a trend recently dubbed in China as "emotional consumption".

From Barron's