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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Which is why many Americans have begun to tire of the sieges in their communities.
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As in traditional sieges, the focus is on the vulnerable flow of supplies rather than a defended position.
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Once the blockades end, a rebound in demand combined with excess liquidity is expected to drive inflation higher.
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Export blockades caused by the Iran war have raised demand for the refinery’s fuels in African countries such as Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, and Ghana.
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“Beleaguerments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beleaguerments. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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