heavy artillery

Example Sentences

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The garden is still filled with the remnants of war: a Soviet fighter jet, helicopters, tanks, pieces of heavy artillery and military vehicles.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

Just like he did against Francis Ngannou, he will go in there, measure him up and then go in with the heavy artillery.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2025

Syrskyi did not provide details of the Russian regrouping but said the forces continued heavy artillery and mortar shelling and air assaults.

From Reuters • Aug. 25, 2023

Army later adopted it as its standard field heavy artillery piece.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 22, 2023

In desperation, the clans decided to break out the heavy artillery.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline