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  • verb Simple past tense and past participle of plague.

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Examples

  • Most people, for a variety of reasons, hide their vulnerabilities, and thus remain plagued by them.

    Dr. Hendrie Weisinger: The Instinctual Manager Dr. Hendrie Weisinger 2010

  • Sputtering offense again plagued the Demon Deacons, as it did when they were beaten by Maryland last week in the quarterfinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament.

    USATODAY.com 2008

  • While we have made clear progress, we remain plagued with lingering perceptions regarding the safety of receiving a transfusion: only 12 per cent believe that it is "completely safe" and a further 46 per cent believe it is "somewhat safe."

    Marking a Year of Fundamental Change 1999

  • The bishops made their statement in the wake of violence that has occurred since local elections were held, which the bishops described as plagued by a series of irregularities that need to be clarified.

    Clerical Whispers 2008

  • DRC find a solution to the political challenges that had "plagued" that country.

    ANC Daily News Briefing 2004

  • Roodeplaat, said South Africa was "plagued" by crime and it was senseless to arrest, charge, convict and imprison criminals if they were released before completing their sentences.

    ANC Daily News Briefing 1993

  • He had no doubts about the justice of his cause, such as plagued some of the British generals.

    History of the United States Mary Ritter Beard 1917

  • MP Greg Hands recently warned that London's parks are "plagued" by growing numbers of attack dogs, which can savage people or other animals.

    Evening Standard - Home 2010

  • I believe it was $1 million, and on the last few quarters it's been something that's kind of plagued you.

    Capstone Turbine CEO Discusses F2Q11 Results - Earnings Call Transcript -- Seeking Alpha 2010

  • I don't think Toyota is according to AB "plagued" in anyway.

    Autoblog 2010

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