Common collocations with siege in British Collocation

Eventually, after a lengthy siege, the city was defeated and its walls partially demolished.

After a bitter siege, John captured Rochester castle from the barons in December 1215.

Dozens of people died when police stormed the building to end the siege.

The town resisted a siege of thirteen months.

The ships had protected Gibraltar at a time when the island was under siege.

She was virtually imprisoned in her hotel, as fans and reporters laid siege to the place.