bombardment

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Some in the Iranian capital feared the ceasefire will come to naught, but others declared victory and most breathed a sigh of relief after weeks of bombardment.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

The Moon has endured constant bombardment over its 4.5 billion year history.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

Meanwhile, Israel continued its bombardment of Lebanon, hitting areas near the capital and in the country’s south.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Signs suggest that the bombardment is taking a toll: Iran upgraded the latest version of Khorramshahr in 2017 with a more stable propellant, reducing the time it takes to prepare the missile for launch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

We expected a bombardment but it did not come.

From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway