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Plague, The

American  

noun

  1. French La Peste.  a novel (1947) by Albert Camus.


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Matters gradually worsened despite that takeover, however, with financial issues continuing to plague the club over the course of the year.

From BBC

Still, the one-time organizer has hope that the next generation of lawmakers can fix the problems that plague the United States.

From Salon

Water shortages plague the summer months.

From Barron's

Given the extreme weather conditions that constantly plague the area around where both the Erebus and the Terror lie, excavating the wrecks present an enormous challenge.

From Literature

Injuries and mistakes continue to plague the Chargers, so this is a real test for Jim Harbaugh.

From Los Angeles Times