beleaguered
Americanadjective
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surrounded by military forces; besieged.
The beleaguered city of Limerick, having stood to the last, finally capitulated to the forces of William of Orange.
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beset, surrounded, or overburdened by troubles.
Restoring our beleaguered oceans to health will require an emphasis on diversification and conservation, and more sensible fishing practices.
verb
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Origin of beleaguered
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As the haze spiralled into yet another crisis for Prabowo's beleaguered administration, some officials pushed back against criticism.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
Oracle’s beleaguered stock finished the week higher after executives indicated a lighter borrowing load for AI going forward.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 31, 2026
JetBlue shares rallied on Tuesday after the beleaguered airline sought to allay worries about its business, saying it’s on the cusp of being profitable again — something it hasn’t managed to accomplish since 2019.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026
Since the full-scale Russian invasion nearly five years ago, Poland has welcomed well over a million refugees from its beleaguered neighbor to the east.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
The beleaguered Queen Alysanne was trapped between two Lannister warships, the three made fast by hooks and lines.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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