cannon
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The Kenyan Airways plane on which Sawe flew home was given a water cannon salute when it arrived, as dancers and musicians performed.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
Militaries have mainly defended against Shaheds by shooting them down with cannon fire, missiles and interceptor drones, with the United States and Israel also developing lasers.
From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026
“ETF issuers are firing the spaghetti cannon at the wall in the hopes that a couple of noodles stick,” Morningstar analysts wrote in a December report.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026
“He had to protect himself from his loose cannon partner over here,” he said.
From Salon • Jan. 21, 2026
That was followed by a cannon shot from Christian ten yards out.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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