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Ross

I believe the answer is:

embattled

(Other definitions for embattled that I've seen before include "under attack" , "Beset by difficulties" , "Involved in conflict" , "Under pressure, in trying circumstances" , "Beleaguered" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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