siege
Example Sentences
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That choking siege in July was the worst but not the first attack by an enemy that Los Angeles would be fighting long after World War II was over.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
The siege only ended when it became clear that King Juan Carlos, Franco's designated successor, would not support the uprising.
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
That meant Tuesday’s game turned into a siege: Inter applying constant pressure, Bodø doing everything it could to withstand the onslaught.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026
During the long days of the siege he speaks of "a profound reassessment of my values - it felt as if you suddenly start rushing to live".
From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026
It came as no surprise to the ferret to see a large siege tower under construction.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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