artillery

Example Sentences

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Israel's famed Iron Dome system is the third tier and was originally designed to intercept short-range rockets and artillery shells.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

Belarusian state media showed Kim and Lukashenko hugging at a lavish welcome programme on Wednesday involving an artillery salute and goose-stepping soldiers before a large flag-waving crowd at Kim Il Sung Square.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

In a Sunday report by state media, North Korea said the drill featured a dozen 600 mm, “ultra-precision” rocket launchers and two artillery companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

But Julie seems a victim here of Hedda’s artillery rather than a busybody relative anxious to extend the family line.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

Sitting in the living room, Ben had shone brightly in the companionship of Colonel and Mrs. Matthews, overpowering them with the heavy artillery fire of impeccable manners.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy