besieged
Example Sentences
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Extremist settlers had set up an illegal outpost close to Jalud and besieged three houses, including two belonging to the al-Tubasis' sons who are married with young daughters.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
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
This is a film packed with conversation yet light on longueurs, for the director and his cast invest the dense historical speech with an alertness befitting a besieged community.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 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
Continually besieged by newsmen, photographers, and autograph hunters, he finally put a stop to it all: By the midpoint of the tournament he wouldn’t pose for a photo, sign his autograph, or answer any question.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
