Examples of 'long siege' in a sentence
Meaning of "long siege"
The phrase 'long siege' typically refers to a prolonged period of military blockade or attack on a fortified place, such as a city or fortress
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The long siege of the city began.
The city is ready to resist a long siege.
After a long siege he managed to storm the place.
Gardner hence settled in for a long siege.
After a long siege of useless treatment.
Erasmus was killed after a long siege.
The long siege had caused havoc in the local population.
Smolensk also fell after a long siege.
For a long siege.
It provided enough storage to withstand a long siege.
I had just come out of a long siege with a short story.
Hannibal does not want wear in a long siege.
He was wounded during the long siege by a severe gunshot to the left shoulder.
This is the beginning of a long siege.
The long siege forced them into a surrender which was conditional on arbitration.
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We can not sustain a long siege.
Everyone knew that the long siege of the city would not be won.
Carthage is destroyed after a long siege.
Abydos fell after a long siege and most of its inhabitants committed suicide.
Liang is going for a long siege.
Sustained a long siege against the Turks.
Be prepared for a long siege.
During this long siege Anárion was killed.
He prepared for a long siege.
A long siege ensued to take Harfleur.
And both sides had settled in for a long siege.
The long siege also resulted in heavy Japanese losses.
Edessa resisted for weeks but was conquered following a long siege.
While both main armies were on a long siege at the city of Trichinopoly.
It feels at times like the village is preparing for a long siege.
The besieged French were prepared for a long siege and were receiving supplies by sea.
We will need all the food we can get to withstand a long siege.
His childhood was shaped by the long siege the West Bank was under.
Everyone understood that the city could not be captured by a long siege.
He was faced with the prospect of a long siege to starve O'Neill into submission.
Tyre resisted the raids but finally capitulated after a long siege.
This was achieved after a long siege of the city, both land and sea.
Eventually the attack was called off and a long siege began.
In the long siege known as the war for talent, employers need a new battle plan.
We are in for a long siege.
Furthermore, during the long siege of Petersburg, Van Lew assisted civilians of both sides.
They were also innovative in designing a new type of stockade which could withstand a long siege.
Potema Septim died after a month long siege on her castle.
This made the Polish commander think that the opposing forces were preparing for a long siege.
Although later described as a month long siege of the fort, it lasted only two days.
He therefore provisioned Gaza for a long siege.
In the north, the long siege of Leningrad begins.
Port Arthur fell after a long siege.
In 1013, London underwent a long siege and Æthelred was forced to flee abroad.
Regent Arran made preparations for a long siege.
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