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He was besieged with dozens of unjustified lawsuits and was often in jeopardy of his life.
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The cinema doubles as a panic room, so besieged residents can enjoy some distracting entertainment.
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We have the horror of a country besieged by the drug trade and massive drug dependency.
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Both armies besieged the city for several days.
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And when the besieged escaped the cruiser, they left it in gear and rolling toward a street lamp.
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This morning he was immediately besieged by a host of inquiring friends who were anxious to learn further details concerning the death of our lamented fellow citizen.
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Besieged by their eager avowals of commitment to the public weal in the federal election campaign, you might wonder what motivates politicians.
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Lines of circumvallation generally consist of earthen ramparts and entrenchments that encircle the besieged city.
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Soon after beginning the attack, he received a radio message from the besieged commander to halt his attack and withdraw.
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Through his knightly prowess wins the hand of the mistress of a besieged city.
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