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Meanings of embattled in English
Having or resembling repeated square indentations like those in a battlement.
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Usage of embattled in English
1
In Europe, Britain's fourth-quarter growth data looms large for the embattled pound.
2
Taoiseach Bertie Ahern today offered his support to an embattled Tony Blair.
3
Look at what Mark Thompson, embattled director-general, has added to that case.
4
Here's everything you need to know about the embattled former Virgin CEO.
5
Cape Town's embattled rail infrastructure is in dire need of urgent intervention.
6
In addition, Eskom's rising electricity tariffs put further strain on embattled consumers.
7
The election of Losi signifies a new era for the embattled federation.
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The OSCE was called in by the embattled President, Mr Slobodan Milosevic.
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The announcement constitutes a rare victory of late for the embattled tribunal.
10
I'm sure the embattled Prison Service would be glad of the help.
11
Yes, the ANC has been embattled by wanton corruption, nepotism and factionalism.
12
She thought of it only as the stronghold of an embattled aristocracy.
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One can only imagine what that will do to our embattled currency.
14
The Royal County began with embattled forward Graham Geraghty on the bench.
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The latest revelation threatens to send more shockwaves through the embattled club.
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And she looks dowdily embattled but unassailable in her shabby fawn overcoat.
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Embattled across language varieties
South Africa
Common
Australia
Less common
New Zealand
Less common
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