air raid
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of air raid
First recorded in 1910–15
Example Sentences
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This week, with air raid warnings wailing in the distance, Kyiv held a funeral for two sisters.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
On the Blitz's 85th anniversary, Reggie recalls how his mother was asked to facilitate the opening of one of the area's air raid shelters when the sirens sounded - and he helped her.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
As Israel prepared for the Passover holiday, which began at sunset Wednesday, air raid sirens sounded repeatedly in the Tel Aviv area.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
The air raid warnings are less frequent - with improved intelligence and detection.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
No one slept the night of that air raid, or the next day.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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