31.   The siege mentality seems at odds with declining crime figures, which suggest there should be less reason for concern.

32.   The U.S. embargo, too, contributes to a siege mentality and nationalist sentiments in Cuba that block political reform, he said.

33.   This light, inexpensive alpine style contrasts with a pyramid siege mentality of more traditional expeditions.

34.   To an extent, psychologically, sanctions have created a siege mentality.

35.   We are now into the siege mentality.

36.   Patrols often are bombarded by hails of stones, creating a siege mentality among officers.

37.   Patrols in the projects are the frequent targets of verbal and physical harassment, which creates a siege mentality among officers.

38.   But an even greater unilateralism, even a growing siege mentality, is to be avoided at all costs.

39.   But in practice, tough joint action against suspected terrorists runs the risk of dampening individual rights and feeding the siege mentality that worries Moisi.

40.   But it also forged the siege mentality that characterized the racist rule of apartheid.