air raid
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of air raid
First recorded in 1910–15
Example Sentences
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Bahrain's interior ministry also said that its air raid sirens had sounded and urged citizens and residents to head to "the nearest safe place".
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
Marines were dropped into Beirut and Grenada, and finally, details how the U.S. launched air raid attacks on Libya in 1986.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
Most of Ukraine was under air raid warnings on Monday.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
The BBC understands the drone - with a two-metre wingspan - had been tracked by radar approaching the base, time enough to sound the air raid warning and to get people out of harm's way.
From BBC ● Mar. 30, 2026
An air raid blackout signal system, details of which can be found elsewhere in this edition, was established.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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