besiege
verb (used with object)
to lay siege to.
has been besieging
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present perfect progressiveof besiege (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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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
By-the-way," continued the other, "your friend Allan has been besieging Edith, imploring her to use her influence to get him a position.
From The Ne'er-Do-Well by Beach, Rex Ellingwood
Waagshum, the king who has been besieging Magdala, has fairly run away, and the tribes around Magdala have all sent in their allegiance to Theodore.
From March to Magdala by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
Mohammed does not come to the viceroy's assistance; he is ill, and has been confined to his room ever since Taher Pacha has been besieging the citadel with his soldiers.
From Mohammed Ali and His House by Coleman, Chapman, Mrs.
