besiegement

Example Sentences

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Police Chief Robert J. Contee III told a congressional committee about the “service and sacrifices” of officers who died after having been at the besiegement.

From Washington Post • Jan. 4, 2022

While Collin scouts for opportunities where he can adapt to the new Oakland, Miles simmers in his feelings of rage and besiegement until they can’t be contained.

From Slate • Jul. 16, 2018

“The beginning was a complete besiegement, not allowing anything in or out,” he said.

From New York Times • Apr. 16, 2018

And for young Muslims trying to make sense of global Muslim besiegement, Malcolm’s linking of the local with the international, the struggle against racism with the fight against imperialism, is especially appealing.

From The New Yorker • Feb. 28, 2015

But Frankenstein's oversight in this matter will, I think, sufficiently account for that furtive besiegement of human homes, that pathetic fascination for the neighbourhood of man, which so long refused to accept rebuff.

From Such Is Life by Furphy, Joseph