siege

Example Sentences

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Fertilizer is one of the critical markets under siege.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

At a time when our right to protest is under siege, this sci-fi yarn exalts the way an individual’s conviction can plant seeds of change, leading to a stronger sense of community.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 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

Under siege, Elizabeth slowly made her way toward the bench at the bus stop.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals