strafe
Example Sentences
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He recalled being on the road with the 6th Armored Division, part of a push to retake the French port city of Brest, when his column was strafed by five German planes.
From Seattle Times
The first, on Aug. 12, 2026, will start above Greenland, then strafe the west coast of Iceland and move along the Atlantic Ocean and over Spain.
From New York Times
The military government has control of air space and frequently carries out bombing and strafing missions against which resistance forces have little effective defense.
From Seattle Times
He went from Singapore up to China, got strafed by MIG fighters.
From Los Angeles Times
Mayor Bowser’s proposed changes come as Republicans on Capitol Hill have held hearings to strafe the District over its public safety apparatus all year long.
From Washington Times
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