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Under Siege

Description:

Under siege refers to a situation where a person, city, or organization is surrounded and attacked by an enemy or hostile forces, making escape or resistance difficult. It can also describe a situation of intense pressure or overwhelming challenges.

Possible Definitions:

  1. Verb - To be subjected to a siege or attack.
  2. Noun - A state of being under siege or attack.
  3. Adjective - Facing intense pressure or challenges.

Examples:

Verb:

The castle was under siege for months before finally surrendering.

The city is under siege by rebel forces.

During wartime, many innocent civilians find themselves under siege.

Noun:

The innocent civilians had to endure months of hardship living under siege.

The government successfully repelled the enemy's siege.

Under siege, the city's resources were dwindling rapidly.

Adjective:

The CEO remained calm and composed under siege from the media.

The under siege police department desperately needed additional resources.

Our small business is under siege by the competition.

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