as in ammunition
an object that is thrown, shot, or launched as a weapon
The protesters were arrested for throwing missiles at the police.
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While Ukraine is short of Patriot missiles and other advanced defenses, its defenders are finding plenty of other means to stop the Shaheds.
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David Hambling, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
That's bad for Tehran, and for Russia, which wants to use some of those missiles in Ukraine.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 2 Nov. 2024
Following a South Korean briefing to NATO and Indo-Pacific allies, Rutte noted that North Korea's military support for Russia, including ammunition and missiles, flagrantly violates United Nations resolutions and poses risks to both Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific security.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Russia is also battering Ukrainian cities and power plants with relentless drone and missile strikes, promising a terrible winter.
—Serge Schmemann, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
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David Hambling, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
That's bad for Tehran, and for Russia, which wants to use some of those missiles in Ukraine.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 2 Nov. 2024
Following a South Korean briefing to NATO and Indo-Pacific allies, Rutte noted that North Korea's military support for Russia, including ammunition and missiles, flagrantly violates United Nations resolutions and poses risks to both Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific security.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Russia is also battering Ukrainian cities and power plants with relentless drone and missile strikes, promising a terrible winter.
—Serge Schmemann, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
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On October 18, Canada announced $64.8 million in military assistance for Ukraine, including for arms, ammunition and drones.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Despite these efforts, the incident has provided the Trump campaign with fresh ammunition in the crucial final stretch.Nik Popli, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024
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Leclerc’s teammate, Carlos Sainz, is fifth in the standings, which still gives Ferrari a shot at the constructor title.Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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In the exclusive photo above, writer, director and Producer Michael Russell Gunn lines up a shot with cinematographer Magdalena Görka looking over his shoulder at the Blue Lagoon in Iceland.Stuart Miller, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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His doctors say that to retrieve the bullet could risk causing further damage.Annabelle Allen, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2024
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Anthony Berry, 20, was grazed by a bullet along his upper scalp – an injury that could’ve been more serious if it had been located a centimeter lower, Orlando Health trauma surgeon Joseph Ibrahim said at a Friday news conference.Dalia Faheid, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
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The first round of results from Hendricks County were finally released at 9:25 p.m., after some counties had already finished counting votes for the night.Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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Maricopa County officials were anticipating another wait Tuesday evening that could escalate tensions as politicians, pundits and voters across the country eagerly await initial rounds of election results.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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The country’s air defense systems are impressive, intercepting and destroying most projectiles fired towards the country.Irene Nasser, CNN, 23 Oct. 2024
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Hezbollah sent scores of projectiles at Israel’s north.Jason Ma, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2024
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Exasperated Cowboys want explanation for no-call on 49ers’ key touchdown pass 49ers defensive line Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield is a quick thrower of the ball.Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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With the score sitting at 14-10, Crabb smacked the ball at Banesh who parried it, his touch giving Partain the option to pass it back to his teammate.Aaron Heisen, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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“Missile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/missile. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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