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Weeks later Russia — which has long sought more coordination with the West in Syria — proposed joint airstrikes against Jabhat-al-Nusra with the U.S.-led coalition that is bombing Islamic State positions.

From Washington Post • Jun. 30, 2016

He’s denied, but soon enough Khazri is bombing down the left, clear, one on one with the keeper.

From The Guardian • May 11, 2016

The administration is focusing instead on reducing the risk of an inadvertent confrontation with the American-led coalition that is bombing the Islamic State in Syria.

From New York Times • Sep. 16, 2015

It’s a great opportunity and you should be thrilled—but since you rarely speak, especially in a formal setting, all you can think about is bombing.

From Inc • Nov. 21, 2011

Steven Davis is bombing forward at every opportunity and United have been reduced to lumping balls out of defence to ease the pressure.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2010