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The Saudi-led military coalition said it had shot down two ballistic missiles Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

Although cabinet members have long shot down the idea, more recently they have appeared to leave the door open to potential restrictions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

He also said they had shot down a Saudi fighter jet over Marib province.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

While employed as a U-2 spy plane pilot for the CIA, Powers was shot down over the Soviet Union in 1960.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

A jolt shot down his spine, sending a chill through his skin, bumps rising on his arms.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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