air raid

Example Sentences

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"It wouldn't be very comfortable but then after all it was an air raid," Reggie said, adding that there were many other people who "did their bit" too.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The air raid warnings are less frequent - with improved intelligence and detection.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

AFP images captured rocket trails streaming over the skies of Israeli coastal city Netanya, as air raid sirens blasted across much of the country's central region.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

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

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026

She always did that in open spaces, running until she got to the thick shade of trees that would give good cover in case of an air raid.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie