The phrase "embattled leader" refers to a person in a powerful position who is facing a lot of challenges, difficulties, or opposition from others. Full definition
Embattled leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, Sheikh Ibrahim El - Zakzaky was flown out of Nigeria for treatment of gun shot injuries he suffered during the encounter between his supporters and members of the Nigerian Army last year, multiple security sources told Vanguard in Abuja yesterday. (ghanapoliticsonline.com)
The elections will also prove a crucial test for UKIP's embattled leader Paul Nuttall and point to whether the Lib Dems are rebuilding their grassroots base after their routing in the 2015 general election. (mirror.co.uk)
After two bruising leadership elections in less than two years, the second of which strengthened Corbyn's position, there's not much chance of anyone being willing to trigger a third attempt to remove Labour's increasingly embattled leader. (theconversation.com)