salvo
Example Sentences
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The IDF also said its defence systems had operated to intercept more salvos of Iranian missiles.
From BBC
The UAE and Qatar both said they had intercepted drone and missile salvos on Wednesday, with Abu Dhabi saying it had been targeted by three ballistic missiles and 129 drones, intercepting all but eight drones.
From Barron's
Daoud said he expected Hezbollah to sit out the fight unless its patron was in existential peril, but added that what he called the group’s “measly opening salvo” made little strategic sense.
Roi Elba came to the shelter with his dog Gaia to wait out a missile salvo.
From Barron's
The nasty remark about the hat is just the opening salvo.
From Los Angeles Times
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