To beset or surround with armed forces, for the purpose of compelling to surrender.
1 Lesbos revolts from the Athenian confederacy; on this the Athenians besiege Mitylene.
2 But the children continued to besiege the farmer, all talking at once.
3 But what happens if Cassandra prophesies and the Greeks don't besiege Troy?
4 Astolpho pursued his way to Albracca, which Agrican was about to besiege .
5 If they besiege us, I won't be able to communicate with you.
6 It remains unclear whether he has the numbers to besiege multiple government offices.
7 Bonifacius unsuccessfully opposes the Vandals in Africa; they besiege Hippo Regius.
8 It rapidly gained strength, and prepared to besiege the emperor in his capital.
9 It is unclear whether he has the numbers to besiege multiple government offices.
10 General Banks in Louisiana was at this time preparing to besiege Port Hudson.
11 It was determined to besiege the place, and conquer it by regular approaches.
12 You could besiege it for a year and never take it.'
13 It is rumoured that the Admiral intends to besiege the town.
14 We could then besiege the Wolfsberg, and in three days make an end.
15 He expects us to invade his land and besiege his city.
16 We'll bring the whole population of Lampadas to besiege the school.
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