besieging

Example Sentences

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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

After 18 months of besieging el-Fasher, the RSF captured the city - a major victory pushing the army out of its last foothold in the vast Darfur region.

From BBC • Dec. 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

She did not have a chance to respond, because we were at her house, and she was more interested in besieging her father with questions.

From "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech