salvo
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The salvo caused disruptions in air traffic, with flights canceled and long lines for check-in and luggage retrieval at Moscow’s airports.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
It was just the opening salvo of a sustained critique that ran through the hearing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
The launch marked North Korea's fourth known ballistic missile test this year, including a salvo of around 10 fired from the Sunan area in March.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 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
I hung my head in shame, expecting a salvo of laughter.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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