projectiles

Example Sentences

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Zelensky has said that Middle East countries used 800 PAC-3 interceptors to counter Iranian drones and other projectiles, adding that Ukraine had never had that many during its war.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

It still might not be the best idea to let people throw projectiles as the night goes on, though.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

The projectiles, according to the report, struck an area of around 13 hectares—roughly the size of two dozen football fields.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

The Thai-registered Mayuree Naree was hit by two projectiles on Wednesday while transiting through the Gulf waterway, after departing a port in the United Arab Emirates.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

Beside him, Two Step foraged through the saddlebags for more fire equipment they could use as projectiles.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older