air raid

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The Germans had repaired the bomb damage to the airport and were using it now as a base for air raids against England.

From Literature

Foreign and US clients are rushing to buy his bunkers, seeking refuge in case of air raids, nuclear fallout or apocalypse.

From Barron's

For Palestinians living in Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem, responses to the relentless air raid sirens have tilted towards dark humour.

From Barron's

An air raid alert was triggered during the night across the entire country.

From Barron's

Explosions were heard and air raid sirens sounded in Jerusalem on Saturday, AFP journalists said.

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