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siege

[seej] / sidʒ /






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Before she became an educator at UT–Arlington, she spent decades as a forensic analyst working high-profile cases such as the Branch Davidian siege in Waco.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

At that exact moment, he was laying siege to Issa’s house.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 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 Williams croc roll and the siege lifted on the back of it.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

The siege was covered on the networks’ nightly news programs.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove




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