at a siege

Examples (10)

• The city held out under a prolonged siege for six months.
• The ancient fortress was designed to withstand a lengthy siege.
• The rebels were forced to abandon their attempt to lay siege to the capital.
• After weeks of fighting, the siege of the city was finally lifted.
• Soldiers who fought bravely during the siege were awarded medals.
• The enemy attempted to break the siege by sending in reinforcements.
• The siege tactics employed by the army were brutal and effective.
• The historical accounts describe the harsh conditions faced by civilians during the siege.
• It was a desperate situation, with no hope of relief from the siege.
• The prolonged siege led to widespread famine and disease within the city walls.