artillery

Example Sentences

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Israel's famed Iron Dome system is the third tier and was originally designed to intercept short-range rockets and artillery shells.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

Moscow has used the Caspian to bring in large quantities of Iranian artillery shells and other ammunition to resupply troops on the front lines, the Journal has reported.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

According to the 2026 National Defense Strategy and budget reconcilliations, the U.S. inventory of AMRAAMs, artillery, and Javelins is moderate to healthy.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

But Julie seems a victim here of Hedda’s artillery rather than a busybody relative anxious to extend the family line.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

Inside the house Leah heard, “a dreadful sound … as if a heavy piece of artillery had been discharged …” Leah rushed outside and found the girls sitting quietly.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock