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embattled adj

(also figuratively) Armed or prepared for battle. Of a place: occupied or surrounded by armed troops. Of a place: strengthened so as to withstand attacks; fortified. (figuratively) Subject to or troubled by attacks, controversy, or pressure. [...] (architecture) Of a fortress or other building, a wall, etc.: having battlements or crenellations; battlemented, crenellated. (by extension, heraldry) Having an edge or outline of alternating square indentations and extensions like battlements. Ukraine was invaded by Russia one year ago on this day in 2022; the war continues.

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