lay siege to

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1
: to besiege militarily
2
: to pursue diligently or persistently

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That dream is now on hold as a group of Israeli settlers lay siege to the hilltop where Ridi’s and two other homes sit in a bid to kick out the Palestinian residents. — Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

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