Example Sentences
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In vain, officials have urged locals to avoid the beaches -- exposed areas that offer no protection from Russian aerial barrages.
From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026
The IDF said two barrages of missiles were detected and intercepted.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
In Obeid, capital of North Kordofan, near-daily drone barrages have imposed a furtive rhythm to residents’ lives, making every trip to the market, school, health clinic or a relative’s home a gamble.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
Similarly, Austin grins as Ashley barrages him with her insecurities.
From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026
The Allies, after much trial and error, learned to use their tanks effectively in coordination with artillery barrages, infantry assaults, and—toward the end of the war—attacks by low-flying aircraft.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
