besieged
Example Sentences
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By Thursday morning, residents of Qusra said Israeli soldiers had told them to leave their homes and occupied several of them, including two of those that were besieged.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
He describes how leaving felt like a movie where someone boards the last helicopter flight out of a besieged city.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
The Spanish and French besieged British Gibraltar, and the Dutch were pulled into the war against Britain as well.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
Many who worship at the mosque have immigrated to America from Gaza and other places besieged by violence.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026
Gage kept a close watch on suspected Patriots in the besieged city.
From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen
