strafe
Example Sentences
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Myanmar jets have bombed and strafed Karen villages since March 27, and its army has deployed new battalions to the area in possible preparation for a large-scale offensive.
From Seattle Times
Fighter jets have bombed and strafed Karen villages since March 27, and the army has deployed new battalions to the area.
From Washington Post
Myanmar jets have bombed and strafed Karen villages and its army has deployed fresh battalions to the area, in possible preparation for a large-scale offensive.
From Seattle Times
After shelling the hospital, the crew strafed the people running away from it.
From New York Times
When he was asked to repeat the feat for photographers, Yeager replied: “You should never strafe the same place twice ’cause the gunners will be waiting for you.”
From Seattle Times
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