fired

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

Being fired was the “furthest thing” from his mind.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The Marivex was also fired on in the Gulf of Oman after it failed to comply with US instructions, Centcom said.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

It also follows unprecedented attacks from Iran, which has fired thousands of drones and missiles at Gulf targets including airports, casting the wealthy region into sudden economic uncertainty.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“I fired one at the lake, one right before we got here, two more just now. We have two left.”

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz