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besieged

[bih-seejd] / bɪˈsidʒd /


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Two Palestinian families were trapped inside their homes along with five Italian nationals who were visiting one of them, according to two people besieged there who spoke to The Wall Street Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

When we parked up, I recall Wembley being besieged by ticket touts who were looking to sell.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

More drones followed, once more plunging the residents of this besieged city into a 21st century version of the Blitz.

From Los Angeles Times May 24, 2026

In recent months, many residents have returned home to the island, besieged from June 2023 until March 2025, when the army recaptured the capital.

From Barron's Apr. 22, 2026

In about 1450 the Inka army, led by Qhapaq Yupanki, Pachakuti’s brother, besieged the city-state of Cajamarca, in the foothills east of Chimor.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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