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as in attack
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder
a devastating siege of typhoid fever hit the city
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as in blockade
the cutting off of an area by military means to stop the flow of people or supplies
after a siege of six weeks, the city of Vicksburg surrendered to General Grant and his Union forces
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Recent Examples of siege
Turkey offered its services on a variety of issues at the start of the war, lobbying for humanitarian corridors during the Russian siege of Mariupol, helping negotiate the Black Sea Grain Initiative, and facilitating exchanges on the security of Ukraine’s nuclear power plants.
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Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
As cameras recorded the event, Dunn accused Gallego's opponent, Kari Lake, of perpetuating the type of election denialism that gave rise to the Capitol siege.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 29 Oct. 2024
The reported evacuations come just two weeks after ABC News reported that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was considering a plan that involved forcibly expelling the remaining civilians from north Gaza and imposing a complete siege of aid and food to those who stay.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2024
Tens of thousands flee fighting in northern Gaza Strikes across Gaza killed at least 20 people Wednesday as Israeli forces intensified a siege of northern parts of the Palestinian enclave.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
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Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
As cameras recorded the event, Dunn accused Gallego's opponent, Kari Lake, of perpetuating the type of election denialism that gave rise to the Capitol siege.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 29 Oct. 2024
The reported evacuations come just two weeks after ABC News reported that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was considering a plan that involved forcibly expelling the remaining civilians from north Gaza and imposing a complete siege of aid and food to those who stay.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2024
Tens of thousands flee fighting in northern Gaza Strikes across Gaza killed at least 20 people Wednesday as Israeli forces intensified a siege of northern parts of the Palestinian enclave.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
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The trip to Luxembourg marks the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, which began Dec. 16, 1944, when German soldiers launched an unexpected attack through Belgium and Luxembourg.Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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This attack marked the deadliest strike in recent months, surpassing another assault just three days earlier that killed 10 civilians.Katya Soldak, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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China, which views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, has over the past five years staged almost daily military activities around the island, including war games that have practiced blockades and attacks on ports.Reuters, CNN, 23 Oct. 2024
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The blockade plunged much of Gaza’s already impoverished population further into despair.Mustafa Barghouti, TIME, 9 Oct. 2024
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In the headlining bout, UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja faces former two-time Rizin bantamweight titleholder Kai Asakura.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Thousands of ordinary South Koreans, many of whom have vivid memories of the country's previous bouts of martial law in the Cold War era, came out to protest.Daniel R. DePetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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And only one seizure of fentanyl – roughly a quarter of a pound – was reported since fiscal year 2017.Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Dec. 2024
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Caffeine can lead to restlessness, rapid breathing and seizures.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Disney settles state’s largest wage theft case While Friday at Disneyland included winter parades, holiday makeovers for several rides and other seasonal delights, parent Walt Disney Co. was not in as jolly a mood.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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Both Roh’s and Park’s cases were criticized for being politically motivated.E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
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These trivia quizzes challenge your knowledge of the magical world of spells, creatures, and artifacts.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Intel used every trick in its spell book but even that wasn't enough.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Siege.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/siege. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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