He 'was beset' by/with injuries this season. [=he suffered many injuries this season]
A lack of money is the greatest problem 'besetting' the city today.
a city 'beset' by/with economic problems
(..) What? That wasn't in thejob description. Maybe it's a perk. No, it's destiny. Oh, you must know how it goes. A princess locked in a tower and beset by a dragon... is rescued by a brave knight, and then they share true love's fiirst kiss. Hmm? With Shrek? You think-- Wait. Well, yes. (..)2001 Shrek