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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a plaguing" is not correct and usable in written English.
It seems to be an incorrect combination of an article and a gerund, which does not convey a clear meaning.
Example: "The community is facing a plaguing issue that needs immediate attention."
Alternatives: "a troubling" or "a persistent".
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Between the two of us, there were blisters galore (despite having followed all the preventive and/or curative advice), a plaguing knee and ankle issue, some material carnage due to a raging storm, some very hot days, and a few "dive" hostels in the mix.
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Now, they're a plague.
"Paco is a plague.
A plague, in fact.
There was a plague of injuries.
A plague epidemic was sweeping the area.
A plague of locusts descends upon Egypt.
"native advertising," is a plague on journalism.
"There's a plague coming".
A plague of literary Jonathans.
Lyme disease is a plague.
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