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cannon

[kan-uhn] / ˈkæn ən /


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Like a shot out of a cannon, the performance catapulted his career.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The Kenyan Airways plane on which Sawe flew home was given a water cannon salute when it arrived, as dancers and musicians performed.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

The Presidential Salute Battery will also conduct a 21-gun cannon salute.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

Militaries have mainly defended against Shaheds by shooting them down with cannon fire, missiles and interceptor drones, with the United States and Israel also developing lasers.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

When he went to bed Friday night he had decided what he would do: He would not show up at the cannon.

From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli




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