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The policy will take effect Saturday as Knott’s Berry Farm says it deals with “increasing incidents of unruly and inappropriate behavior” that are plaguing the theme park industry.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2023

Protests and strikes have affected other cities across the country, such as Le Havre and Rennes, and piles of uncollected garbage are plaguing them too.

From Washington Times • Mar. 15, 2023

But corroded equipment and clogged pipes from the superhot brine are plaguing the extraction operation, according to the three sources with direct knowledge.

From Reuters • Oct. 5, 2022

More than two years after the pandemic’s start, health care worker burnout and staffing shortages are plaguing hospitals around the country.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 11, 2022

"The rascals are plaguing me, master," David growled.

From Operas Every Child Should Know Descriptions of the Text and Music of Some of the Most Famous Masterpieces by Bacon, Mary Schell Hoke