Friday, February 26, 2016

beset

beset    [bih-SET]

verb.  (of a problem or difficulty) trouble or threaten persistently

"Ben Carson’s campaign was beset with frustration, disappointment and grief."

"The power plants in Japan, beset by an earthquake, were having a problem that nuclear scientists said couldn't happen."

"The social problems beset the inner city."

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