beset
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But it was always clear to any discerning viewer that these were the overcompensations of a man beset by eternal emptiness.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
But the multi-billion-dollar programme was beset by disagreements between the firms involved -- France's Dassault Aviation and Airbus, which represents Germany and Spain.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
The maker of Hot Wheels, American Girl and Uno has recently confronted a challenging market for toys, beset by tariffs on goods produced overseas and weaker-than-expected demand for Barbie dolls and Fisher-Price preschool products.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
Housing is an area of particular focus for Mr. Lindsey, since he rightfully notes that it is beset by bad regulations and high prices that inhibit family formation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Nature herself has met many of the problems that now beset us, and she has usually solved them in her own successful way.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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