shrapnel

Example Sentences

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A Bangladeshi national was killed Wednesday by falling shrapnel from an intercepted drone in the United Arab Emirates.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The size of the shrapnel that struck the CHP vehicles was described as 2 inches by 2½ inches.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

The type of shrapnel bomb was "specific to IS attacks", the statement said.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Residents of the Ashrafiyeh neighbourhood, the first of two areas to fall to the Syrian army, began returning to their homes to inspect the damage, finding shrapnel and broken glass littering the streets.

From Barron's • Jan. 11, 2026

The final piece of shrapnel was lodged deep.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys