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cannon

[kan-uhn] / ˈkæn ən /


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Militaries have mainly defended against Shaheds by shooting them down with cannon fire, missiles and interceptor drones, with the United States and Israel also developing lasers.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

It was unclear whether Gosling also ordered up the marching band that played backup, but Fallon wound up crediting him for the whole deal, which we assume included the, um, confetti cannon.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

The team that was set to be Eastern Conference cannon fodder is now in second place, putting the Celtics right where they’re used to being: the thick of a championship race.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

“He had to protect himself from his loose cannon partner over here,” he said.

From Salon • Jan. 21, 2026

But I’ve never had a cannon shot at me.”

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo