Example Sentences

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But no one knows how long the virus will besiege the capital .

From Washington Post • Jun. 1, 2020

We will besiege Neisse for form; the Commandant shall surrender and depart.

From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 13 by Carlyle, Thomas

I do not say that I shall be able to take those three towns, but I will besiege them; and she will find me outside one of them, if I cannot get inside.

From Saint Bartholomew's Eve A Tale of the Huguenot WarS by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)

The French have a large army on the other side of the Aqueda, and there is no doubt they will besiege Ciudad Rodrigo, as soon as winter is over.

From Under Wellington's Command A Tale of the Peninsular War by Paget, Walter

If they will besiege the bishop's nest, I Will teach them at least to do it briskly.

From King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 3 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. by Ingemann, Bernhard Severin