Contemporary Examples. 1  But there are deep suspicions in Kiev that the Russians only went to Geneva to stall threatened Western economic sanctions. 2  The tactic made sense only as a stall for defendants each facing 20 years or more in prison. â 3 At a rodeo, in a stall, in a three-way,â says McConaughey with a chuckle.
The adjective for Tyre is Tyrian, and the inhabitants are Tyrians. Tyre is an ancient Phoenician city and the legendary birthplace of Europa and Elissa (Dido). Today it is the fourth largest city in Lebanon and houses one of the nation's major ports. Tourism is a major industry.
Although there is a city called Tyre in Lebanon today, itâs not the same one. Alexander removed every trace of the ancient cityâs ruins to build his causeway, so Tyreâs original location is still a matter of debate.. Yes. Tyre was built partly on the coast of Phoenicia (Lebanon) and partly on an off shore island. In the 7th Century BC Nebuchadnezzar spent 13 years in an unsuccessful siege against the city.