volley

Example Sentences

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Iran targeted countries across the Middle East with a fresh volley of missiles Wednesday, hours after US President Donald Trump signalled tentative progress in diplomatic efforts to end the war.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

It didn’t take very long for investors to react to this latest volley, with all three major U.S. stock indexes extending their declines on Monday.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

When Sarwar and Sir Keir had a brief and acrimonious call at about 1330 on Monday, Sir Keir is said to have responded with a volley of questions.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

Handed just his second league start of the season, defender Niklas Suele created Dortmund's opener, drifting in a cross for Brandt to volley home 10 minutes in.

From Barron's • Dec. 19, 2025

Their remarks and responses were like a Ping-Pong game with each volley clearing the net and flying back to the opposition.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou