siege
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Having dismantled the military infrastructure, the U.S. shifted to a static siege.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
"Nothing could get in or out without the RSF saying so," said 34-year old day labourer Salaheldin Abdelqader, who escaped seven months into the siege and returned last year.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
That quickly evolved into a full blackout, Suleiman says, which was reinforced when the RSF laid siege in May 2024.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
These are not isolated stories; they reflect a system under siege.
From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026
Nico hoped they could sneak up on the third siege machine.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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