bombardment

Example Sentences

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The latest bombardment came as Ukrainian negotiators were preparing for talks with US officials this weekend on an amended US peace plan.

From BBC

He continued that the family "cannot be said to come to the court with clean hands", citing a "bombardment" of requests to enter Ms Higson's property.

From BBC

Following the strikes, Hamas said the army's westward push of the yellow line and continued bombardment of eastern Gaza amounted to a "blatant breach" of the agreement.

From BBC

As the cease-fire removes the fear of being killed in bombardments, Meqdad has returned to his home and said he feels safer now that order has been restored in the streets.

From The Wall Street Journal

With Myanmar in disarray, under heavy bombardment and amid rampant rights abuses, there is no way the country can hold free and fair elections next month, the UN rights chief said Monday.

From Barron's