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projectile

[pruh-jek-til, -tahyl] / prəˈdʒɛk tɪl, -taɪl /
NOUN
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Soon after that, Margo projectile vomits during a waitressing shift and claims not to know why.

From Salon • May 4, 2026

A federal jury has awarded $11.8 million to a Los Angeles Dodgers fan who was blinded by a police projectile during a World Series celebration downtown in 2020.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

The statement added: "UAE authorities warn against photographing, posting, or sharing images of incident sites or projectile damage as well as government buildings and diplomatic missions."

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

On Wednesday, three commercial ships near the strait were hit by a projectile, and Iran has been placing mines there, according to media reports.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Every projectile that hit him seemed to ricochet harmlessly off his mech’s armored body.

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




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