"siege" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- The defensive walls, built to the Dutch design of the period, were so effective a deterrent that the town, although placed under siege, was never taken.
- In September 2002 the compound was again placed under siege.
- Britain could then place Ireland under siege until it demonstrated it had turned it's back on terrorism.
- The army advanced quickly towards Berwick, which was placed under siege.
- The Rokkaku tried to take it back in 1570 by cutting off the water supply and placing it under siege.
- The Vikings returned and again placed London under siege.
- Our opponents have seized the advantage over us, have placed our system under siege.
- Gaeta, blockaded early in the conflict, was placed under siege and held out until August.
- It was placed under siege from Tories in 1777 and eventually surrendered.
- On 28 November, instead of launching another infantry assault, the fort was encircled from all sides and placed under siege.
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