as in sieges
the cutting off of an area by military means to stop the flow of people or supplies
the devastating beleaguerment of Leningrad that lasted from September 1941 to January 1944
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Noun
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Which is why many Americans have begun to tire of the sieges in their communities.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026 -
As in traditional sieges, the focus is on the vulnerable flow of supplies rather than a defended position.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The ongoing protests and blockades in Bolivia worry the wider region.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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The flotilla, involving nearly 500 activists from 45 countries, revives questions over enforcing blockades in international waters amid Gaza’s deepening humanitarian crisis and a fragile, frequently violated ceasefire.—
Suzan Fraser,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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“Beleaguerments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beleaguerments. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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