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Employment reforms have bedeviled successive Indian governments since the country first opened its economy to the world in 1991, after nearly half a century of autarky.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

Buying the stock means believing that Fermi can overcome hurdles that have bedeviled better-established infrastructure companies.

From Barron's • Sep. 30, 2025

Rising and waning COVID-19 surges have bedeviled efforts by many employers to get workers back into the office on a steady basis after their buildings were mostly emptied early in the pandemic.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2022

Jen Psaki, Mr. Biden’s press secretary, said the snarled truck traffic was contributing to supply chain problems that have bedeviled the president over the last year.

From Washington Times • Apr. 14, 2022

You have bedeviled him," said Nick sulkily, "as you have witched all men who encounter you.

From The Little Red Foot by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)