as in sieges
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 besieges
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 leaguers
Dan Hayes, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Many big-leaguers would’ve either been thrown out or held at first base.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
In an unprecedented undertaking, Falvey and general manager Jeremy Zoll disassembled the roster over four days, trading 10 major-leaguers via eight deals.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Many big-leaguers would’ve either been thrown out or held at first base.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaguers
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Climb the fortress trail to San Giovanni—a crumbling hilltop citadel that once guarded the city from Ottoman sieges—where the vistas stretch like a myth across fjord-like waters.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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So in the worst sieges in Syria, people could smuggle themselves in and out.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Crime and unrest have become major concerns in Mali after militants in Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin, a group affiliated with Al-Qaeda, imposed blockades on fuel imports—resulting in ongoing armed conflict, nationwide fuel shortages, and the closure of schools and universities.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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China, the most dangerous party, has militarized the strait, launching large military drills simulating blockades of the island and daily incursions across the median line.—
STEPHEN WERTHEIM,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Oct. 2025
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But there are many other threats out there, like the evil wizard Vilgefortz (Mahesh Jadu) who attacks Yennefer’s forces in the climactic Battle of Montecalvo.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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Some people worry that flu shots increase the risk of Guillain-Barre syndrome, a serious but rare disorder in which the immune system attacks nerve cells, causing muscle weakness and sometimes paralysis.—
Liz Szabo,
NBC news,
25 Oct. 2025
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In exchange, trading partners have committed to increasing purchases of American goods and increasing their investments in American businesses on top of lowering tariffs on American exports.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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Axios was the first to report the investments.—
Halle Troadec,
ABC News,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Leaguers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaguers. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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