as in siege
the cutting off of an area by military means to stop the flow of people or supplies
Germany's abandonment of the leaguer of Stalingrad is seen as a major turning point of World War II
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as in to besiege
to surround (as a fortified place) with armed forces for the purpose of capturing or preventing commerce and communication
an impregnable fortress that not even the mightiest army on earth would venture to leaguer
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Recent Examples of leaguer
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
But Merrill’s other three plate appearances brought only frustration to the third-year big-leaguer, 23.
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Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2026
But another Cox trade — sending pitcher Doyle Alexander to Detroit for a minor-leaguer named John Smoltz in 1987 — is considered one of the shrewdest in baseball history.
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Mark Bradley For The Ajc,
AJC.com,
9 May 2026
Grandview’s produced two big-leaguers, first baseman Greg Bird and right-hander Kevin Gausman, the latter of which is in his 14th season in the majors and is a two-time all-star.
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Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
4 May 2026
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Last year with Class-A Great Lakes, George became only the fifth minor-leaguer to steal 100 bases in a season.
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Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
But Merrill’s other three plate appearances brought only frustration to the third-year big-leaguer, 23.
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Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2026
But another Cox trade — sending pitcher Doyle Alexander to Detroit for a minor-leaguer named John Smoltz in 1987 — is considered one of the shrewdest in baseball history.
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Mark Bradley For The Ajc,
AJC.com,
9 May 2026
Grandview’s produced two big-leaguers, first baseman Greg Bird and right-hander Kevin Gausman, the latter of which is in his 14th season in the majors and is a two-time all-star.
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Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaguer
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Born and educated in El Fasher, Ibrahim, a general practitioner, had worked throughout the siege in the last functioning health care facility, known as the Saudi Maternity Hospital, in the city.
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The military broke more than yearlong siege on the city early last year.
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Boston was besieged by the Tartan Army.
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Boris Yeltsin, to everyone’s shock, had then walked through the crowd and climbed one of the Soviet tanks besieging him.
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King’s Landing has been roiling with chaos — the blockade, Aegon’s disappearance — which the mighty presence of Vhagar kept in check until now.
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Compounding the strains sparked by the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz blockade is this year’s El Niño weather phenomenon, which experts warn could further squeeze African countries, especially soft commodity exporters.
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He is accused of attacking a 27-year-old man with a beer mug inside the Hula Bar on Saturday night.
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Liv Morgan controversially interrupted Iyo Sky's coronation, attacking her and forcing a tap-out.
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The unrest began in mid-March but has intensified, leaving at least three dead as vigilantes armed with spears, clubs, and whips assaulted migrants and destroyed their homes.
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Witnesses told police that the victim had called and reported that O’Neal had assaulted her, the witnesses told police.
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“Leaguer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaguer. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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