shrapnel
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Smith was wounded by shrapnel in the battle for Okinawa; he was depressed and unable to work for over a year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Despite her injuries – she walks with a limp, pieces of shrapnel still embedded in her leg and back – Svitlana is determined to keep working.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
Even threats that are shot down scatter dangerous shrapnel over large areas, and airports are often at risk.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026
In Kuwait, power lines were hit by air defense shrapnel, causing partial electricity outages for several hours.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 24, 2026
“Do you really have German shrapnel in your leg?”
From "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech
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