siege

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Fertilizer is one of the critical markets under siege.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 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

The only way Cubans are surviving this siege is because they help one another.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

Alexeyev has played a significant role during the war in Ukraine, taking part in talks with Ukraine during the Russian siege of Mariupol in 2022.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

She disabled a third siege weapon by sawing through the torsion ropes, which should give the Argo II a clear approach from the north.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan