besieging

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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

Meanwhile, the RSF has been besieging the capital of North Darfur, el-Fasher, which is defended by a coalition of Darfurian former rebels, known as the Joint Forces, allied with the army.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2025

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

From Slate • Nov. 3, 2024

Daniel Hagari, said the forces were not besieging Shifa Hospital but allowing a safe exit point on the hospital’s eastern side.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 11, 2023

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