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besieged

[bih-seejd] / bɪˈsidʒd /


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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

He describes how leaving felt like a movie where someone boards the last helicopter flight out of a besieged city.

From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026

“It is a global center of gravity that cannot be besieged, disrupted or opposed by any party.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026

"I have twenty thousand men. You are besieged by land and sea. Why would I choose single combat when my eventual victory is certain?"

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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