under siege

Frequency: 9.015.2 per million words

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  • The city was under siege for months.
  • The isolated outpost found itself under siege by enemy forces.
  • After the coup, the government was under siege from international pressure.
  • The politician's office was under siege from angry protestors.
  • The small village was under siege during the civil war.
  • The company's reputation was under siege due to the scandal.
  • The fortress remained under siege until reinforcements arrived.
  • The last stronghold was under siege for nearly a year.
  • During the crisis, the president felt he was under siege from all sides.
  • The historical town was under siege during the medieval conflict.