hostile fire
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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“The circumstances of the incident are under investigation. However, the loss of the aircraft was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire,” it added.
From Barron's ● Mar. 13, 2026
This is the fourth U.S. manned aircraft taken down since the beginning of Operation Epic Fury — with none being hostile fire from Iran.
From Salon ● Mar. 13, 2026
The BBC understands the incident is not thought to have been caused by hostile fire.
From BBC ● Dec. 9, 2025
They have fought intermittent skirmishes on the glacier, but more Indian and Pakistani troops have died from the grueling conditions than from hostile fire.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 17, 2022
His Divisions retired in evident disorder on Clamart and Fontenay, under cover of the artillery and of the cavalry, which had resolutely endured the hostile fire; pursued at their heels by the German troops.
From The Franco-German War of 1870-71 by Count Helmuth
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