Example Sentences

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Nurse shortages were plaguing some hospitals years before COVID-19 hit, and signs of a crisis loomed, with a large swath of the workforce nearing retirement age.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 12, 2023

That’s on top of the supply chain problems that already were plaguing the industry, even before the latest flooding.

From New York Times • Dec. 6, 2021

It said driving snow, sheet ice and lightning were plaguing its efforts to restore power.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2015

Arena investorsBellevue light railAaron Reardon Called up The same, old problems were plaguing this new-look roster rolled out by the Mariners on Wednesday.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 14, 2012

A couple of boys of her age were plaguing her.

From Famous Prima Donnas by Strang, Lewis Clinton