salvo
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Bass launched her first salvo over the weekend, as the tally of mail-in votes made clear that Raman would edge out Spencer Pratt to challenge her in the fall election.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
But this salvo is precision-guided to hit as about 5 billion viewers get hyped for the global tournament.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
The latest Ukrainian salvo on Tuesday struck a major oil refinery on Russia’s Black Sea coast.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
After an opening salvo of rap-centric tracks, Swim was moody and sultry, with flowing choreography that underscored its message of persevering in choppy waters.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
As the Mary Rose turned, preparing to fire another salvo from her port side, she listed with her starboard side low in the water.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
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