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On university campuses, the study of literature has been embattled and beleaguered for so long that chronicling the controversies has become a flourishing academic subfield in its own right.
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A.o. Scott, New York Times, 21 June 2023
The feature has embattled actor Jonathan Majors, who faces assault charges in New York, attached in the lead role.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 June 2023
After more than a year of severe stress, many of those countries have sought to distance themselves from embattled Moscow and find alternative avenues for trade, political connections, and security.
—Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 June 2023
Meanwhile, front-running National Treasure seeks to get embattled trainer Bob Baffert his 18th victory in Triple Crown races, and his fourth Belmont.
—Stephen Edelson, The Courier-Journal, 8 June 2023
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A.o. Scott, New York Times, 21 June 2023
The feature has embattled actor Jonathan Majors, who faces assault charges in New York, attached in the lead role.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 June 2023
After more than a year of severe stress, many of those countries have sought to distance themselves from embattled Moscow and find alternative avenues for trade, political connections, and security.
—Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 June 2023
Meanwhile, front-running National Treasure seeks to get embattled trainer Bob Baffert his 18th victory in Triple Crown races, and his fourth Belmont.
—Stephen Edelson, The Courier-Journal, 8 June 2023
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“Embattle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embattle. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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embattle
verb
em·bat·tle
im-ˈbat-ᵊl 
embattled; embattling
-ˈbat-liŋ
-ᵊl-iŋ
1
: to arrange in order of battle : prepare for battle
2
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