volley

Example Sentences

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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

Reaching a long ball the French superstar met it with a volley that flew wide of the post.

From Barron's • Jan. 17, 2026

The Malian goalkeeper made another outstanding save during seven minutes of added time by pushing away a Lamine Camara volley.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

A volley of blows sounded on my iron door.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom