projectile
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"Being impacted by such a rare, distant projectile really underscores how unlucky the dinosaurs were," says Dr. Claeys.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 19, 2026
Another vessel was attacked by an unknown projectile near the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, according to the U.K.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
It reported a separate attack by an unidentified projectile on a tanker Monday.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
Strikes kicked off once more on Thursday after an Iranian projectile hit a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
But again the projectile landed way off its mark, and the animal didn’t flinch.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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