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Recent Examples of projectile
Though nine shell casings were found, there were no projectiles.
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2025
The environment outside his 60-foot projectile would have brought mere mortals to their knees in prayer, but as the wind shrieked and sharp waves pounded the underside of his carbon-fiber vessel, Dalin was in his element.
—George Allen, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
Some of the projectiles were tested alone, while others were weighted with end masses.
—Ars Technica, 31 Jan. 2025
In fact, the team took plenty of inspiration from the classic, trying to emulate its strafe-heavy combat, and that shows up in how players have to dodge enemy projectiles almost like a shmup.
—Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2025
The environment outside his 60-foot projectile would have brought mere mortals to their knees in prayer, but as the wind shrieked and sharp waves pounded the underside of his carbon-fiber vessel, Dalin was in his element.
—George Allen, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
Some of the projectiles were tested alone, while others were weighted with end masses.
—Ars Technica, 31 Jan. 2025
In fact, the team took plenty of inspiration from the classic, trying to emulate its strafe-heavy combat, and that shows up in how players have to dodge enemy projectiles almost like a shmup.
—Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for projectile
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The official said that the first ammunition crisis following the US military aid pause would involve Patriot air defense missiles, which could run out in a matter of weeks.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN,
4 Mar. 2025
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The British prime ministers also pledged to supply more arms to Ukraine, announcing that an additional £1.6 billion ($2 billion) in export financing to supply 5,000 air defense missiles.—
Robert Olsen,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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In September, Egypt conducted a military drill in Sinai using live ammunition, followed by a military parade in October that was attended by President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi.—
Sarah El Sirgany,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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During his arrest, law enforcement officials allegedly located and seized 27 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 44 grams of cocaine, 32 grams of crack cocaine, $3,200 in cash, and a box of .45 caliber ammunition, court records show.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2025
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We were given very strict safety instructions on how to walk out to the helicopter, how to enter, and who sits where to balance the load.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
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Corina Conley added 15 points; Michaela Cloonan dished a game-high seven assists; and Dash Shaw produced 11 points for a Sharks team with loads of balance.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2025
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If Russian forces were to drop long-range shells on an outpost of French or British soldiers, would that put NATO states at war with Russia?—
Tim Lister,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2025
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At that distance, my three-inch magnum shell loaded with No. 4 shot should have killed him.—
Larry Dablemont,
Outdoor Life,
5 Mar. 2025
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Last week Collins had talked about a funny memory with the Wolverines, how Harbaugh finished a spring practice by doing a cannonball off the high dive at the school’s pool.—
Sam Farmer,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2025
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Located at the corner of Mulberry Street and St. Mary’s Square, the Federal-style home was famously hit by a cannonball during the War of 1812.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Here’s how to keep slugs from destroying your garden.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2025
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The infection can come from a few sources: raw or undercooked snails or slugs, vegetables or fruit that have been contaminated by snails, slugs or flatworms or their slime, or by eating infected hosts like land crabs, freshwater prawns or frogs, doctors said.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
21 Feb. 2025
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On the very first day alone, a total of 65 unexploded practice bombs -- weighing approximately 10 pounds each -- were recovered in an area of less than one square mile with smoke cartridges also being recovered from the same site.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
12 Feb. 2025
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And if the cartridge damages something in your printer, your warranty could be invalidated.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Projectile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projectile. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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