embattled

past tense of embattle

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  • Goss also said the KDHE has mobilized staff and resources addressing the outbreak.
    Jessica Botelho, Baltimore Sun, 27 Jan. 2025
  • In his first public appearance since attempting suicide in jail last month, former defense minister Kim appeared as a witness at Thursday’s hearing and argued that the small number of troops mobilized proved that Yoon was not serious about imposing military control.
    Reuters, NBC News, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Embattled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embattled. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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