broadside

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The Dunlap broadside was a broadside in a figurative sense as well as a literal one, blasting its message like cannons fired from the side of a warship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

If he finds it to his benefit to launch another broadside against Petro, he won’t hesitate to do it.

From Salon • Feb. 5, 2026

Mohamed Salah has been welcomed back from the Africa Cup of Nations with open arms due to a lack of firepower up front despite his public broadside towards Slot last month.

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

After the game, he launched his final broadside in his last answer, which included the statement he "would not quit".

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

You want a sea that will put on a good show when your lifeboat is broadside to it, though without capsizing your boat.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel