fired upon
Example Sentences
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A previous interdiction caught the attention of China, which criticized the U.S. after American forces fired upon and seized an Iranian containership on Sunday.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
US Navy ships would "provide a deterrent effect," and could also "respond if the tankers get fired upon," he said.
From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026
Once fired upon, they split up and Sinwar entered a building alone.
From BBC • Oct. 17, 2024
In announcing a grand jury’s findings in Taylor’s death, Cameron said jurors “agreed” that homicide charges were not warranted against the officers, because they were fired upon.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 27, 2023
Just an hour ago, the Crepuscule was fired upon from the woods; a bell was sounded, and we were rallied to stand to our arms upon the deck.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
