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
Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
More than two decades later, Baker has graduated from bat boy to major leaguer.
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2024
The last major leaguer that young to have that kind of success at the level was Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
—Grant Brisbee, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
Jackson Holliday and Coby Mayo are big leaguers, earning their respective call-ups last week after spending the majority of the season sharing a lineup in Triple-A Norfolk.
—Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2024
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The Reds could part ways with a big leaguer like Marte and a prospect or two to bring Robert to the Queen City.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
More than two decades later, Baker has graduated from bat boy to major leaguer.
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2024
The last major leaguer that young to have that kind of success at the level was Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
—Grant Brisbee, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
Jackson Holliday and Coby Mayo are big leaguers, earning their respective call-ups last week after spending the majority of the season sharing a lineup in Triple-A Norfolk.
—Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaguer
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Like the half-million civilians remaining in Stalingrad when it was surrounded by Nazi forces, Gaza's residents are stuck within a siege, unable even to flee from the ruins to save their lives.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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There is some variation in the mix — Origins allows troops to perform certain tasks like opening locked doors or destroying watchtowers, as well as special squad attacks like arrow sieges and rally cries that can be useful in the midst of the action.Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2025
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The Los Angeles area is besieged by wildfires that have killed at least 10 people, destroyed thousands of structures and displaced more than 100,000 people.Karina Zaiets, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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California 5 dead, more than 1,100 structures destroyed as firestorm besieges L.A. County 16 minutes ago After any natural disaster, horror stories invariably crop up about insurance companies skimping or dragging their feet on payments to vulnerable homeowners.Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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The results depend on a wide range of factors, including the will of the Taiwanese people to resist, if China launches a direct attack or a blockade, whether Japan and other allies join the fight or enable the U.S. to use key bases, and how soon American troops enter the fight.Brad Dress, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
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Fed up with Canada's maximalist public-health policies, protests and blockades sprang up against the country's vaccine mandates for cross-border truck drivers.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Another opportunity to attack a black woman in power.James Powel, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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Defensive vulnerabilities highlight areas on the field where offenses might be able to attack in the passing game.Joe Reedy, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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After assaulting her, Diaz repeatedly called and texted her, but the woman turned down any further job opportunities, according to prosecutors.Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Mazza was sentenced to five years in prison for carrying a gun and assaulting police officers.Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Leaguer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaguer. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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