volley

Example Sentences

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It didn’t take very long for investors to react to this latest volley, with all three major U.S. stock indexes extending their declines on Monday.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

When Sarwar and Sir Keir had a brief and acrimonious call at about 1330 on Monday, Sir Keir is said to have responded with a volley of questions.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

The Georgia winger, just on as a substitute on his return from an ankle injury, bagged PSG's fourth with a sublime volley from Dembele's looping pass.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

The pick of the goals was Yamal's strike, an impressive volley from Olmo's cross to secure Barca's triumph.

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

“We fired a volley for a brave and loyal soldier who had died doing his duty,” Roosevelt wrote.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple