Beset by, beset with - English Language Learners Stack Exchange In the same way there's a subtle difference in the nuance between beset with and beset by "With" suggests that the difficulties were connected to her career in some way -- that she ran into many problems as a consequence of the job "By" suggests the difficulties were disconnected from her career, that they were not necessarily related to the job
His path was beset with by difficulties - which is correct? For me, "beset by" suggests more agency on the part of the thing(s) doing the besetting, whereas "beset with" suggests a more static viewpoint, and references the beset entity existing with alongside the besetting forces As an example, in most circumstances it would sound better to say, "beset with problems", as opposed to "beset by problems"
word usage - Which definition is used for the verb beset? - English . . . Iran has promised “harsh revenge" for the U S attack, which shocked Iranians across all political lines Many saw Soleimani as a pillar of the Islamic Republic at a moment when it is beset by U S sanctions and recent anti-government protests Which definition is the above mentioned bold italic verb "beset" defined by? From Merriam Unabridged,
How to use best ever - English Language Learners Stack Exchange As a native BrE speaker I wouldn't use either of those I would say: 'This is the best song I've ever heard' I'm not sure if the two examples you have are grammatically incorrect, as such (I could see those sentences constructed like that - or at least understand what was meant)
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word usage - English Language Learners Stack Exchange To enclose, encompass, or beset on all sides; to stand, lie, or be situated around; also, to form the entourage of; often passive const with or by = to have on all sides or all round b [figurative usage] c Military To enclose (a place, or a body of troops) on all sides so as to cut off communication or retreat; to invest
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Which is correct by 5:00pm or at 5:00pm? [duplicate] I will rather ask: Which one of the sentences below is not correct? Unlike the very last one, the first and second ones (Please be ready by 5:00pm and Please be ready at 5:00pm ) are both correct