fired

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In a post on X, US Central Command said an aircraft fired "precision munitions" into the engine room of the Palau-flagged Settebello "after the crew repeatedly failed to comply with directions from American forces".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The Kings fired coach Jim Hiller after the Olympic break.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Centcom says it hit 20 air-defense targets on Tuesday, and Iran fired back in the Gulf.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Meanwhile, Ukraine's air force said it downed 181 out of 207 drones fired by Russia during that time.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

We all had sweaty palms during the countdown, but the rockets fired perfectly at 9:47 a.m., and amid the fire and smoke as the rocket lifted off, Glenn was launched into the atmosphere!

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson