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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The scandal surrounding Mandelson had created another huge political headache for the beleaguered Starmer, who faced questions about his judgment in appointing Mandelson when the ambassador’s friendship with Epstein was well known.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Some have chosen to return, a reflection of their lack of options amid the power struggle between Viv Ansanm and Haiti’s beleaguered transitional government.
—Johnny Fils-Aimé, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Oracle will offer a checkup on demand for AI cloud computing, Kroger will offer details on consumer spending patterns, and Adobe will shine on a light on how AI is impacting the beleaguered software-as-a-service cohort.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
Ronan’s character, Maria, is a beleaguered primary school teacher whose life is tough enough without the relentless onslaught of bad behavior by young Danny (Eddie Waller, in his debut role).
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
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Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Some have chosen to return, a reflection of their lack of options amid the power struggle between Viv Ansanm and Haiti’s beleaguered transitional government.
—Johnny Fils-Aimé, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Oracle will offer a checkup on demand for AI cloud computing, Kroger will offer details on consumer spending patterns, and Adobe will shine on a light on how AI is impacting the beleaguered software-as-a-service cohort.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
Ronan’s character, Maria, is a beleaguered primary school teacher whose life is tough enough without the relentless onslaught of bad behavior by young Danny (Eddie Waller, in his debut role).
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Beleaguered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beleaguered. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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