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embattled

[em-bat-ld]

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adjective

disposed or prepared for battle.
engaged in or beset by conflict or struggle.

embattled

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adjective

prepared for or engaged in conflict, controversy, or battle
heraldry having an indented edge resembling battlements

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unembattled adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of embattled¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; embattle ¹, -ed ²; embattled def. 2 probably by association with the general sense “restrict, enclose” of many verbs formed with em- ¹, en- ¹

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Speaking in Parliament on Thursday, Steve Reed said the government "stand ready for all eventualities" - including placing the embattled water company under its control "if that were to become necessary".

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You and I have been engaging in a years-long conversation about the Age of Trump and America's embattled democracy.

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The White House was accused of helping Musk's businesses by showcasing vehicles made by Tesla - his embattled car company - on the White House lawn in March.

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The two would continue to cross paths, including at parties for Combs’ vodka Ciroc, a brand the embattled mogul cut ties with in January 2024.

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Kneecap were already known villains to the right-wing British media and politicians like embattled Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch, so you might have expected the MAGA-fied American right to be ready.

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