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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are plagued" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation where someone or something is suffering from persistent problems or difficulties.
Example: "The community are plagued by frequent power outages, causing frustration among residents."
Alternatives: "are troubled" or "are afflicted".
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They, too, are plagued with regrets.
Both parents are plagued with health problems.
Turks and Kurds are plagued with doubts.
Big Data statistics are plagued by several intrinsic flaws.
In reality, emerging countries are plagued by huge problems.
Still, the Web sites are plagued with challenges.
They are plagued by various sorts of piracy.
Dry woodlands, which are plagued by the overconsumption of fuelwood.
Investors are plagued by doubts about Detroit's Big Three carmakers.
Fourth, they are plagued with negative thoughts and low mood.
Both of the main challengers are plagued by ill-health.
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