"lengthy" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- The attempt failed as the Scots were not prepared to undertake a lengthy siege.
- The plateau's large area meant it could hold enough livestock and provisions to support the people during a lengthy siege.
- He made extensive preparations to withstand a lengthy siege although by this time, the King had very few forces left to him.
- It was captured in August after a lengthy siege.
- After a lengthy siege all they surrendered in April 1916.
- After a lengthy siege, the island surrendered in 1302 or 1303.
- The town was soon encircled, leading to a lengthy siege.
- Thus, a lengthy siege and much loss of life on both sides is avoided.
- However on both occasions the attackers were driven off before a lengthy siege could develop.
- The town itself was heavily fortified, and well-supplied for a lengthy siege.
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