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an attack in which a place is bombed by military airplanes
Much of the city was destroyed in an air raid.
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Recent Examples of air raid
On May 19, a Romanian fighter jet shot down a Ukrainian drone over Estonia and, a day later, another drone flying toward the Lithuanian capital Vilnius prompted authorities to issue an air raid alert, sending residents rushing for shelters.
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CBS News,
8 June 2026
Kuwaiti’s military said forces were intercepting missiles and drones attacking the country, while Bahrain activated air raid sirens and told residents to move to the nearest safe location and follow official instructions.
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Michelle L. Price,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday reiterated warnings of a possible massive Russian strike and urged residents to pay special attention to air raid alerts.
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Reuters,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
By the time evening arrives, air raid sirens once again cut through the city.
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Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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CBS News,
8 June 2026
Kuwaiti’s military said forces were intercepting missiles and drones attacking the country, while Bahrain activated air raid sirens and told residents to move to the nearest safe location and follow official instructions.
—
Michelle L. Price,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday reiterated warnings of a possible massive Russian strike and urged residents to pay special attention to air raid alerts.
—
Reuters,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
By the time evening arrives, air raid sirens once again cut through the city.
—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for air raid
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The city had taken it over, but several attempts at renovation were unsuccessful, until Alan Leventhal, chief executive of Beacon Capital Partners, happened to see the building and envisioned it as a great hotel.
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The team took up residence in the attacking third for a quite some time ahead and kept the press going even after Germany's attempts to clear.
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Capers called in air support to repel the ambush.
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The Afghan national accused of carrying out a deadly ambush-style shooting targeting National Guard members near the White House pleaded not guilty Tuesday to all charges in a 17-count federal superseding indictment.
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According to Holtz, Whittingham was charged with murder, first-degree assault, first-degree assault on an elderly person and home invasion.
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Atanas Hristev, 44, pleaded guilty to second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon late last month, according to court records.
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Formula 1 via Getty Images Hip-hop mogul Jay-Z has been receiving an onslaught of backlash due to a partnership with Target for an exclusive vinyl album to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his classic debut album Reasonable Doubt.
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The World Cup has brought an onslaught of international soccer fans, and consequently, taste buds.
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Tech companies have turned on the charm offensive in a bid to turn the tide.
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At the heart of the battle will be Corlys Velaryon (Steve Toussaint) and his fleet, fighting to repel the offensive led by Tyland Lannister (Jefferson Hall) and the forces of the Triarchy.
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Following the bombing at the Ariana Grande concert in Manchester in 2017, the event was canceled so police and soldiers could be deployed elsewhere.
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Rosenthal survived the bombing.
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According to Holtz, Whittingham was charged with murder, first-degree assault, first-degree assault on an elderly person and home invasion.
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The virtual hysteria over the muskrat invasion resulted in Britain’s first legislation to target a non-native invasive species.
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“Air raid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/air%20raid. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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