barricaded

Example Sentences

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The suspect remained barricaded as of Thursday afternoon.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The door had been barricaded - reinforced with planks of wood and bricks - making entry more difficult.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Ahead of the Lyon rally, some residents living near the march's planned route had barricaded the ground floor windows of their apartments, fearing unrest.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

She and about 20 other students barricaded the elevators with tables and chairs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025

We just stare out the window as waves batter the barricaded shore.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse