fired upon
Example Sentences
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A previous interdiction caught the attention of China, which criticized the U.S. after American forces fired upon and seized an Iranian containership on Sunday.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
US Navy ships would "provide a deterrent effect," and could also "respond if the tankers get fired upon," he said.
From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026
The SAS said they had fired in self-defence having been fired upon.
From BBC • Oct. 9, 2023
In announcing a grand jury’s findings in Taylor’s death, Cameron said jurors “agreed” that homicide charges were not warranted against the officers, because they were fired upon.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 27, 2023
The next day, Hitler lied to the German people when he announced that Polish soldiers had fired upon the German army.
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
