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Yet, although even the IMF is crying out for the classic Keynesian boost to infrastructure spending, there is precious little sign of a favourable response from policymakers, especially in the beleaguered eurozone.
Parts of both cities have become a no-go zone for Iraq's beleaguered troops, who have been battered and humiliated by Isis, a group of marauders unparalleled in Mesopotamia since the time of the Mongols.
It's not terrible: Bibb has a lot of fun as Rogers, cursing, burping and generally offending anyone she comes into contact with, and Dratch is a safe pair of hands as her beleaguered pal.
I feel awful for foisting another article about sexism on this poor beleaguered reader.
When she and I found ourselves beleaguered after the 1981 budget – it was fiercely attacked on the day after its delivery – she was the only voice to speak up in defence of it.
He was England's top run scorer in the Ashes and is one of the world's best players, so why get rid of him?" Swann also sprung to the defence of the beleaguered Cook and Flower, maintaining they were " the right men to be captain and head coach", and that the players should bear responsibility for England's 5-0 Ashes whitewash.
This must be soul-destroying for beleaguered permanent members of staff who find that, instead of easing their burden, their temporary colleague is an additional weight on their shoulders.
His portrayal of the beleaguered suburban male of the species is achingly tender.' Washington Post 'Unsettling, unnerving, undefinable, American Beauty is a blood-chilling dark comedy, a strange, brooding and very accomplished film.
And it might be a stretch, but who knows whether the beleaguered IRS might consider one day following suit for America's corporate scofflaws?
As beleaguered Barclays boss Antony Jenkins scratches around for ways to stay in investment banking, he should take the hint.
The DUP has won 36, Sinn Fein 22, the SDLP 11, the Ulster Unionists 8, Alliance 5 and others 1. Here's a report from PA: Peter Robinson will return to Stormont as First Minister and the party could take 38 seats after a campaign which senior DUP members said was a testimony to the vision of their once beleaguered leader.
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The word "beleaguered" functions primarily as an adjective , modifying nouns to describe a state of being besieged, troubled, or harassed. As Ludwig AI suggests, it denotes facing significant difficulties. It adds a layer of intensity, indicating a prolonged period of hardship.
Expression frequency: Very common
