air raid
Example Sentences
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Shortly after, air raid sirens sounded in neighboring Gulf nations Kuwait and Bahrain -- both US allies -- and AFP correspondents in both countries heard explosions.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
"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
As Israel prepared for the Passover holiday, which began at sunset Wednesday, air raid sirens sounded repeatedly in the Tel Aviv area.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
The air raid warnings are less frequent - with improved intelligence and detection.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
The undertone of fear that San Francisco would be bombed which was abetted by weekly air raid warnings, and civil defense drills in school, heightened my sense of belonging.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
