shot down
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Russia's military said that its air defence units had intercepted or shot down 326 Ukrainian drones over a number of regions overnight.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The U.S. military said it shot down seven Iranian ballistic missiles aimed at the two allies, which both host American bases.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
Local authorities said air defences shot down 59 drones overnight and that three different districts of St Petersburg had been hit, although no one was killed.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Central Command, after Iran shot down a U.S. drone.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
“He’s a hot shot down here among the grits. A good Yankee guard would eat him alive.”
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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