plague
noun
an epidemic disease that causes high mortality; pestilence.
has plagued
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present perfectof plague (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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“The Invite” skilfully dissolves a complaint that has plagued the romantic comedy genre for years.
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026
But he stopped short of saying how his stewardship of the November talks would break a stalemate around fossil fuels that has plagued recent COPs and sparked a revolt at the last summit in Brazil.
From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 2026
Still, uncertainty over tariffs has plagued international trade.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 2026
Speaking afterwards, both men called for national unity, greater opportunities for young people, and an end to the infighting that has plagued Nigeria's opposition.
From BBC ● May 4, 2026
As I said, some of the blame should be heaped on the overly centralized Inka command structure, a problem that has plagued armies throughout time.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
