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 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

Abdul Fatawu's spectacular 94th-minute volley against the run of play saw Leicester snatch a much-needed 2-1 win at home to West Bromwich Albion in English football's second-tier Championship on Monday.

From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026

The phrase volley of abuse, for example, uses the image of a fusillade of bullets to describe an outpouring of anger.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner