cannon

Example Sentences

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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

The team that was set to be Eastern Conference cannon fodder is now in second place, putting the Celtics right where they’re used to being: the thick of a championship race.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

“He had to protect himself from his loose cannon partner over here,” he said.

From Salon • Jan. 21, 2026

The ball will come back at you like it was shot out of a cannon.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2026

Nate stood there until finally a cannon blast from somewhere very close jolted him out of his trance.

From I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 by Lauren Tarshis