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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

Two Palestinian families were trapped inside their homes along with five Italian nationals who were visiting one of them, according to two people besieged there who spoke to The Wall Street Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 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

Howard and Smith were besieged with telegrams and calls from jockeys all over the country.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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