during a siege

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  • The city endured a harsh siege for months during the war.
  • Food supplies were critically low during the prolonged siege.
  • Many civilians suffered greatly during the siege of Aleppo.
  • The defenders managed to hold out during the siege.
  • Communication lines were cut off during the siege.
  • Historical accounts describe the brutal conditions during the siege of Leningrad.
  • The enemy attempted to break the morale of the citizens during the siege.
  • Rescue efforts were hampered during the ongoing siege.
  • The king promised to relieve the city during the siege.
  • Life in the besieged town was extremely difficult during the siege.