projectile

Example Sentences

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Eyewitnesses say that the pace of fighting has slowed in the past week, with both sides resorting to long-range artillery that have rained projectiles on residential neighborhoods.

From Reuters

The video shows a projectile streaking through the darkened skies over Gaza and exploding in the air.

From New York Times

The system has given residents a sense of security, and Israelis can often be seen watching the projectiles flying through the skies and destroying their targets overhead.

From Seattle Times

The United States said that the projectiles are a sign of growing attacks by Iranian-backed forces in the region, including Houthi rebels in Yemen, highlighting the risk of a broader war in the region.

From New York Times

Palestinian militants have continued to launch unrelenting rocket attacks into Israel — more than 6,900 projectiles since Oct.

From Seattle Times