salvo

Example Sentences

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Instead, the federal agency redoubled its efforts, with the latest salvo a “letter of impending enforcement” issued Tuesday and accompanied by a statement from U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

But Scotland scored 40 unanswered points after falling behind against France last week and they were unmoved by Ireland's early salvo as they expertly navigated 19 phases before Graham scampered clear in the corner.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Roi Elba came to the shelter with his dog Gaia to wait out a missile salvo.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

This week’s tongue-lashing is the latest salvo in Wilson’s campaign to remake Lululemon’s board.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

As the Mary Rose turned, preparing to fire another salvo from her port side, she listed with her starboard side low in the water.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler