garrisoned

Definition of garrisonednext
past tense of garrison
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Verb
  • At least 27 homes were so severely damaged that they could not be safely occupied along the coast, according to the California Coastal Commission.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
  • The drive-thru coffee house will take over the property previously occupied by TGI Fridays, which closed five years ago, said petitioner James Hus of the DVG Team.
    Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Verb
  • Over the years, we were constantly besieged with inquiries.
    Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
  • His most recent drama, Evil Does Not Exist, examined the natural world as besieged by modern industry.
    David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Verb
  • Iran has continued to restrict traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, and the United States has blockaded the country’s ports.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 11 May 2026
  • Italian police blocked the entrance to the site as the protest effectively blockaded Russia’s return for about 30 minutes.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 May 2026
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“Garrisoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garrisoned. Accessed 23 May. 2026.

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