salvo

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Qatar, which hadn’t been targeted by Iran for several days until an intercepted salvo on Friday, and is now reopening schools, has signed the statement but adopted markedly more conciliatory language toward Tehran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Instead, the federal agency redoubled its efforts, with the latest salvo a “letter of impending enforcement” issued Tuesday and accompanied by a statement from U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

But Scotland scored 40 unanswered points after falling behind against France last week and they were unmoved by Ireland's early salvo as they expertly navigated 19 phases before Graham scampered clear in the corner.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Roi Elba came to the shelter with his dog Gaia to wait out a missile salvo.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

When the zigzagging UFO comes he lays in a salvo of torpedoes only if the asteroid storm isn't too heavy.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell