siege
Example Sentences
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At that exact moment, he was laying siege to Issa’s house.
At a time when our right to protest is under siege, this sci-fi yarn exalts the way an individual’s conviction can plant seeds of change, leading to a stronger sense of community.
From Los Angeles Times
The UK "is under siege", wrote one user.
From BBC
The siege only ended when it became clear that King Juan Carlos, Franco's designated successor, would not support the uprising.
From Barron's
The door was simple but solidly built—an important consideration if and when under siege.
From Literature
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