volley
noun
the simultaneous discharge of a number of missiles or firearms.
volleys
Example Sentences
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There’s much more, and he unleashed it against Alcaraz: powerful baseline play, aggressive returns, changes of speed, and even coming to the net for clever volleys.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Armed relatives fired repeated volleys into the air, a customary gesture of mourning in many Arab communities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Two tanker ships were attacked off the coast of Oman on Monday, in the latest volleys in the area.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
German fans got to watch six top-10 players, including Ben Shelton and Taylor Fritz, test their serves and volleys.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
Swifts roused by the volleys rose and called in darkness.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
