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besieged

[bih-seejd] / bɪˈsidʒd /


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Others floated conspiracy theories accusing the mysterious “they” of trying to “control” Clavicular, or claiming he is besieged with “women trying to ruin his life with rumors.”

From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2026

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

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

“It is a global center of gravity that cannot be besieged, disrupted or opposed by any party.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026

They made it to a nearby clinic, San Antonio de Catia La Mar, where the besieged staff was implementing emergency triage, prioritizing those with life-threatening conditions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026

It was a loving house even as it was besieged by its country, but it was hard.

From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates




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