siege

Example Sentences

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At that exact moment, he was laying siege to Issa’s house.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

When Fabien Galthie had his bizarre pop at the size of the away dressing room at Murrayfield, was that his attempt at creating a siege mentality?

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

At a time when our right to protest is under siege, this sci-fi yarn exalts the way an individual’s conviction can plant seeds of change, leading to a stronger sense of community.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 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

He had to get his men on to Cambridge and the siege of Boston.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes