Example Sentences

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The final act of Jaws, set entirely at sea, is all about Brody’s mission to catch and kill the great white that has besieged Amity Island—and the shark’s equal determination to eat him.

From Slate • Sep. 1, 2022

While the Omicron variant has besieged the entire country, it is especially worrisome in Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory already overwhelmed by government bankruptcy, an exodus of health professionals and a fragile health care system.

From New York Times • Jan. 2, 2022

“I understand that the political turmoil that has besieged the country have distressed the public. Therefore, it is imperative that political stability is swiftly achieved through togetherness, and this includes cross-party cooperation,” he said.

From Reuters • Aug. 22, 2021

Routes would be opened to allow humanitarian-aid convoys to bring food and medicine to areas the government has besieged.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 15, 2016

Lady L. Ah, Sir Harry, I've been almost ruined, pestered to death here, by the incessant attacks of a mighty colonel; he has besieged me.

From The Constant Couple or, A Trip to the Jubilee by Farquhar, George