projectile
Example Sentences
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Amazon didn’t elaborate on what caused the incident, but the fire broke out as Iranian projectiles continued to strike the U.A.E.
A ship has been struck by an "unknown projectile" off the Iranian coast, the UK Maritime Trade Organisation has said, amid fears strikes in the Middle East could drive up global oil prices.
From BBC
Dubai resident Becky Williams said she saw about 15 missiles "launched from behind my house yesterday", referring to missiles fired by UAE authorities to intercept incoming Iranian projectiles.
From BBC
After a projectile struck a building in the nearby city of Tirat Carmel, residents were evacuated, according to the same journalist.
From Barron's
And in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates' capital, golfers enjoying a quiet round were stunned to see dozens of projectiles flying overhead.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
