projectile
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A Saudi military spokesman said a projectile had hit King Khalid International Airport on Sunday, causing a fire in one of its passenger halls.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
Blanco’s family’s lawsuit argued the officers could have done more to deescalate the encounter, including through the use of less-lethal weapons, such as a 40mm projectile launcher.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
A tanker entering the strait was struck by a projectile on Monday, according to U.K.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
On Saturday night, Saudi authorities said a Houthi projectile fell in an area near the border, hours after issuing alerts warning of the risk of possible attacks.
From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026
Every projectile that hit him seemed to ricochet harmlessly off his mech’s armored body.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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