barrage
noun
a heavy barrier of artillery fire to protect one's own advancing or retreating troops or to stop the advance of enemy troops.
have barraged
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present perfectof barrage.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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On the west coast, where a series of storms have barraged the Sunshine State since the start of the new year, saturated soils have created hazardous conditions for residents.
From BBC ● Mar. 15, 2023
