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besieged

[bih-seejd] / bɪˈsidʒd /


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Pigeons have besieged the plant for years, posing a health risk to workers and disrupting daily operations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 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

During the four-week trial, female fans besieged Flynn.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026

When we parked up, I recall Wembley being besieged by ticket touts who were looking to sell.

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

Our besieged island, alone on the edge of Europe.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein




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