Sustained military offensive Crossword Clue

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Sustained military offensive Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SUSTAINED (adjective)
1. (of an electric arc) continuous
2. maintained at length without interruption or weakening
OFFENSIVE (adjective)
1. causing or able to cause nausea
2. violating or tending to violate or offend against
OFFENSIVE (noun)
1. the action of attacking an enemy

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