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.
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
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By and large, the automakers will barrage the public with advertising messages that emphasize value more than innovation.
From Time Magazine Archive
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