projectile
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Meanwhile, a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile while anchored east of the port of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates, the U.K.
From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026
On Thursday, a ship operated by Maersk was hit by fragments of a projectile, causing a fire.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
The statement added: "UAE authorities warn against photographing, posting, or sharing images of incident sites or projectile damage as well as government buildings and diplomatic missions."
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
On Wednesday, three commercial ships near the strait were hit by a projectile, and Iran has been placing mines there, according to media reports.
From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026
Since that day, I have been forbidden from causing any more phone calls home unless I am burning alive with a fever or projectile vomiting.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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