projectiles
Example Sentences
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With training from Iran and the Lebanese faction Hezbollah, they evolved from a ragtag band of fighters with sandals and Kalashnikovs to a disciplined force fielding missiles and manufacturing its own projectiles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
But this fight won’t be won on defense, continuing to play whack-a-mole with Houthi projectiles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
Sidr was hit by projectiles north of Oman's Musandam Peninsula, according to maritime security firms.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
Greek maritime risk management firm Marisks said Tuesday that two crude tankers were hit by "unknown projectiles" late the previous day.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
Unfortunately, the recoil knocked the easel sideways and sent more projectiles shooting all over the room.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
