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- 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)
- plural forms - Its Im acting in your best interest interests . . .
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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
- Word choice - Way of to for - Way of to for - English Language . . .
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- How to express that one is having a series of bad luck to complete a task
Patterns of good or bad luck are often referred to as "streaks": We usually sell at least a few kits a day, but we've been having a serious unlucky streak lately
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