grenade
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Vaughters likened his comments to rolling “a grenade down the aisle,” but the blast was both explanatory and useful.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
The next day, one of the deputies took the grenade to the department’s Biscailuz Regional Training Center, where live explosive devices are prohibited, the lawsuit said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026
The grenade factory also began designing launchers at the request of Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez in October 2023.
From Barron's ● May 29, 2026
Beretta Holding houses more than 20 international brands, producing assault and sniper rifles, grenade launchers and the intricately engraved shotguns of historic British producer Holland & Holland.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026
Becca, who was holding her taco like it was a grenade about to explode hot sauce and lettuce, widened her eyes.
From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds
An AFP photographer saw law enforcement use stun grenades to try disperse the crowds near Madison Square Garden.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
The sheriff’s arson and explosives unit retrieved two abandoned grenades from the garage of a Santa Monica apartment complex on July 17.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2026
“He is putting out on the internet, turtles with rocket-propelled grenades — I mean, have you seen this?”
From Salon ● Dec. 2, 2025
Der Spiegel, among other German outlets, reported that the shipment contained 10,000 rounds of live ammunition for pistols, 9,900 rounds of blank bullets for assault rifles, and smoke grenades.
From BBC ● Dec. 2, 2025
‘You know what I mean. You’re immune. Or, heck, give me some of those nice water grenades and I’ll go. Ares and I have tangled before.’
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
