beleaguered
adjective
be·lea·guered
bi-ˈlē-gərd 
bē-
: suffering or being subjected to constant or repeated trouble or harassment
an economically beleaguered city
With its life-support system cut off, the beleaguered college has embarked on a tortuous campaign to keep going.—
Lucinda Harper
Lucinda Harper… as he evolved from conformist to opportunist to reformer to revolutionary to beleaguered leader.—Philip Taubman
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But Humphrey’s convalescent play has been a glimmer of hope for the beleaguered unit.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 13 Nov. 2024
However, a new study reveals that when private equity firms bring in new leadership to a beleaguered company, the new managers are mostly male.
—Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
The 49ers’ beleaguered special teams units have contributed to the 4-4 start, but made no egregious errors and kept the explosive Dallas return game in check Sunday night.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024
The Washington Commanders' Hail Mary victory on Sunday against the Chicago Bears has left some of the town's beleaguered fans feeling a little lighter — though not just about football.
—Natalie Daher, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
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Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 13 Nov. 2024
However, a new study reveals that when private equity firms bring in new leadership to a beleaguered company, the new managers are mostly male.
—Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
The 49ers’ beleaguered special teams units have contributed to the 4-4 start, but made no egregious errors and kept the explosive Dallas return game in check Sunday night.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024
The Washington Commanders' Hail Mary victory on Sunday against the Chicago Bears has left some of the town's beleaguered fans feeling a little lighter — though not just about football.
—Natalie Daher, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Beleaguered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beleaguered. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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