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Protracted Battle Crossword Clue

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223%7Protracted
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We think the answer is "SIEGE" which means:

    noun
  • • The action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
  • verb
  • • To assault a blockade of a city or fortress with the intent of conquering by force or attrition; to besiege.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The city was under siege for two months before finally surrendering."
  • • "During the siege, the enemy launched constant attacks on the fort."

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