を抱えている

to have; to be carrying

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phrase Uncommon #12,711
to have; to be carrying Means “to have” or “be dealing with” a problem, burden, debt, or risk; it can also mean physically carrying or holding something. The object before を is what is being carried or dealt with.
JA: 彼女は多くの問題を抱えている。
EN: Does Tom have a problem?

彼はわきの下にを抱えている

He is carrying a book under his arm.

でも彼女大問題を抱えているのです

But she has a very serious problem.

トムトラブルを抱えている

Is Tom having trouble?

アメリカ人の中には大きな借金を抱えている人がいる

Some Americans are carrying a lot of debt.

トムそれをやるために大きなリスクを抱えている

Tom is taking a big risk in order to do that.

医者は難題を抱えている

The doctor is facing a difficult problem.

その問題処理彼はを抱えている

He is at a loss over how to deal with the problem.