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

Palestinians also took playful aim at a Facebook post by Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion detailing the proper conduct when an air raid siren sounds.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

But she considers herself lucky, she said, as she would usually head to the public shelter when air raid sirens ring.

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

The Foreign Office told British nationals in four Gulf states to seek shelter after explosions and air raid sirens were heard in Qatar's capital, Doha.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

"My parents won't let me out every night. They're afraid I'll get caught in an air raid."

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti