blighted
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England held a review after the Ashes was blighted by poor performances on the field and problems off it.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
For thousands of young fans, who swarmed the band’s outlaw concerts under blighted freeways during the pandemic, Dead City are a cathartic social phenomenon that’s reignited a riotous punk rock subculture in L.A.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
McCullum, director of cricket Rob Key and Test captain Ben Stokes are to remain in their posts despite the 4-1 Test defeat in Australia, a tour blighted by poor planning, substandard performances and off-field issues.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
But insecurity has blighted much of rural Nigeria.
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026
His eyes were open but he was no longer seeing the vermin-ridden trees around him, their blighted leaves, or the foul dark mud under his feet.
From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry
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