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cannon

[kan-uhn] / ˈkæn ən /


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To test his theory, the team designed a series of experiments using an advanced head model fitted with pressure sensors before firing footballs at the model skull with "a big ball cannon".

From BBC Jun. 27, 2026

The cannon fires once more, and 2029’s plebes are plebes no more.

From Slate Jun. 24, 2026

In general, Konie, the staff sergeant, said they used their cannon and the 30mm ammunition for larger targets, while taking advantage of the smaller gun’s higher rate of fire for smaller targets.

From The Wall Street Journal May 30, 2026

I can’t imagine being more of a loose cannon, or how you would navigate it without that grounding.

From Los Angeles Times May 19, 2026

A Jesuit mathematician did the geometry calculations to determine the distance to a stockpile of gunpowder the Dutch had brought ashore and the angle of elevation at which the cannon should be set.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

Trump stayed put, however, clapping and smiling until Rodri thrusted the trophy skyward and gold confetti shot from cannons behind them to officially start the celebration.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

Crews will fly drones into the building to look for hot spots and then redirect their water cannons accordingly, Raabe said.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 24, 2026

The Madis system combines radar, Stinger missiles, electronic warfare, and cannons firing specialized 30mm proximity fuze rounds.

From The Wall Street Journal May 30, 2026

At the coastal town of Elsinore, the kingdom forced ships to stop under the watchful eye of cannons and pay a tax based on cargo value.

From Barron's May 22, 2026

But his eyes, empty as fired cannons, shoot way past me.

From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander

Dimarco almost scored himself on 18 minutes but his free-kick cannoned back off the crossbar.

From Barron's Feb. 8, 2026

Ibrahima Konate made a complete hash of a pass inside his own half, allowing Ricardo Pepi to race clear for a shot that cannoned back off the post to Driouech, who gleefully slotted home.

From Barron's Nov. 26, 2025

Conor Gallagher almost added a late second when his sweetly struck effort using the outside of his boot cannoned off the far post.

From BBC Jan. 13, 2024

Idrissa Gueye forced the Cameroon international into an even better stop in the second half and when he was beaten by Vitaliy Mykolenko's strike, the left-back's effort cannoned against the crossbar.

From BBC Nov. 26, 2023

And so he stumbled and nearly fell as she gasped and cannoned into Allun, standing still and almost invisible in the dimness.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda

However, Hanna Bennison soon reduced City's lead with a wonderful effort from distance, the ball cannoning off of the crossbar and into the net.

From BBC Mar. 2, 2024

Croatia should have scored more, with Perisic's shot from a tight angle cannoning back off the crossbar in what proved a vital moment.

From BBC Mar. 25, 2023

He cracked forehands from a sturdy crouch, his swing full and flowing, the ball cannoning down the sidewall to expire in the back corner, repetitious as a gif.

From The New Yorker Jan. 18, 2016

Cabaye, waiting on the edge of the area, thumped the ball back, his shot cannoning off the crossbar.

From The Guardian Jun. 30, 2014

The ladder fell sideways, cannoning into another one that had been set up beside it.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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