blighted
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Burnham would inherit an economy blighted by low productivity, rising borrowing costs and an aging population.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
The years before his next World Cup in 2002 were blighted by a serious knee injury, Ronaldo barely featuring for Inter Milan or Brazil and his inclusion at the tournament in doubt.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
Meanwhile, county prosecutor John McKinney tapped into voter frustration with homeless encampments, a blighted downtown and general distrust of City Hall to pull off a last-minute heist of the second runoff spot.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
Odegaard has suffered a couple of indifferent seasons, largely blighted by injury, but possesses a rare ability to weave his way through opposition defences as well as picking out the perfect pass.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
Neville’s childhood had been blighted by Voldemort just as much as Harry’s had, but Neville had no idea how close he had come to having Harry’s destiny.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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