siege
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These are not isolated stories; they reflect a system under siege.
From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026
Before she became an educator at UT–Arlington, she spent decades as a forensic analyst working high-profile cases such as the Branch Davidian siege in Waco.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
At that exact moment, he was laying siege to Issa’s house.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026
The siege only ended when it became clear that King Juan Carlos, Franco's designated successor, would not support the uprising.
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
Look at the siege of Mont St. Michel, at which it was considered unsporting to win through the defenders’ lack of water.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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