besieging

Example Sentences

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Noting that the pamphlet “is working a powerful change in the minds of many men,” George Washington had it read aloud to the troops besieging Boston.

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2026

It is a besieging of the commercial breaks of historic proportions.

From Slate • Nov. 3, 2024

On Monday residents and medics said Israeli forces were besieging hospitals and shelters for displaced people.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2024

Since he doesn’t know anything about infantry tactics, he shows them how to use English cannons instead, arguing that a naval bombardment can breach walls faster than any besieging army can.

From New York Times • Mar. 12, 2024

Because of this, he began to seek out new allies and to vacillate with France during the campaign the French undertook in the Kingdom of Naples against the Spaniards besieging Gaeta.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli