under siege
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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.