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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Water chiefs say sewage leaking from damaged pipes could be a source of pollution which has plagued a seafront for years.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
“The Invite” skilfully dissolves a complaint that has plagued the romantic comedy genre for years.
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026
Those include plans for more-affordable new cars, a problem that has plagued Stellantis’s U.S. dealers in particular.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
Still, uncertainty over tariffs has plagued international trade.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 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
