plague
noun
an epidemic disease that causes high mortality; pestilence.
plaguing
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present participleof plague.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Apple once again showed that it’s not immune to problems plaguing the broader technology sector, as lingering supply-chain uncertainties helped outweigh strength in the company’s iPhone business.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026
Raman zeroed in on the issue of soaring electrical bills and the string of problems plaguing LAX’s elevated rail project.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2026
A nationwide protest movement dubbed the “Flamingo Revolution” is plaguing Kushner’s latest real-estate project in the Balkans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
Robert Lee Williams, an incarcerated journalist, wrote about this story and the recent issues plaguing New York’s prison system for Slate.
From Slate ● Aug. 13, 2026
"As I said, if it were not for the three evils plaguing the village, this village would indeed be happy."
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
