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besetting

[ bih-set-ing ]

adjective

  1. constantly assailing or obsessing, as with temptation:

    a besetting sin.



besetting

/ ²úɪˈ²õÉ›³Ùɪŋ /

adjective

  1. tempting, harassing, or assailing (esp in the phrase besetting sin )
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of besetting1

First recorded in 1540–50; beset + -ing 2
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In a sign of the troubles besetting the industry, one large almond-growing conglomerate has declared bankruptcy.

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The findings suggest kids have been caught in the crossfire of simultaneous immigration and housing crises besetting the city.

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He also followed up on prior deals to provide arms and training to regional powers while adroitly sidestepping the deadly frictions currently besetting the Middle East.

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The 59-year-old politician had not been considered among the front-runners, but the assassination in broad daylight less than two weeks before the vote was a shocking reminder of the surge in crime besetting Ecuador.

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“We need to eradicate the sticky deflationary mindset besetting households and companies,†the report said, adding the government must work closely with the BOJ to achieve sustained wage growth.

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