fired upon
Example Sentences
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An Indian official told reporters earlier this week there were communications between that ship and U.S. forces before it was fired upon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 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 dog named Roscoe was part of the Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad and deployed on March 6 in a Barnstable house after police were fired upon.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 27, 2024
The SAS said they had fired in self-defence having been fired upon.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2023
Just an hour ago, the Crepuscule was fired upon from the woods; a bell was sounded, and we were rallied to stand to our arms upon the deck.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
