bombardment

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Joggers, cyclists and casual strollers still flock to them daily, despite the risk of bombardment.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 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

At an archaeological site in southern Lebanon's Tyre, small signs bearing a blue and white emblem provide a symbolic shield, meant to protect the ancient ruins from bombardment.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

No laboratory in the world was as well equipped as theirs to discover artificial radioactivity, for none was as capable of such sustained bombardment.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik