long siege

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  • The city endured a long siege for over a year.
  • Historical accounts describe the long siege of Constantinople.
  • The defenders prepared for a potentially long siege by stockpiling supplies.
  • It was a long siege, but eventually the invaders retreated.
  • The army was not equipped to handle such a long siege.
  • The enemy launched a long siege, hoping to starve the city into submission.
  • Historians debate the precise duration of the long siege.
  • The residents faced hardship during the long siege.
  • They managed to break through the enemy lines after a long siege.
  • The fall of the city was attributed to the relentless nature of the long siege.