sieges

noun

Definition of siegesnext
plural of siege
1
as in bouts
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder a devastating siege of typhoid fever hit the city

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2
as in blockades
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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  1. bouts
  2. seizures
  3. cases
Noun
  • After initially stumbling out of the gate with Butler in and out of the lineup due to health issues, Miami has now won three straight bouts, and five of its last seven games.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The analysts expect bouts of volatility but think Lilly is a must-own core holding.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of bouts
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  • Reporters at those two publications, as well as at the Washington Post, were the targets of the media record seizures.
    Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The report by the DOJ's inspector general, Michael Horowitz, released Tuesday, highlights sweeping data seizures targeting two Democratic lawmakers, Representatives Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell, and 43 congressional staffers.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of seizures
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  • On top of this, Google is contending with antitrust cases accusing the company of monopolizing the search market, with potential remedies including a breakup, regulatory oversight, and restrictions on its businesses.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In most cases, yes, the joint and survivor option is best for married couples.
    Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
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