as in barrage
a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once
a rising drumfire of criticism for the president's latest nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court
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That move protected him from the Rule 5 Draft and signaled that the Yankees still have high hopes for a guy who was a consensus top-100 prospect before the barrage of injuries.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026 -
Ukrainian civilians endure Russian aerial barrages that repeatedly knock out power and smash homes, while Ukraine has developed drones that can fly deep into Russian territory and strike oil refineries and arms depots.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The flurry continued with a second goal by Kelzenberg in the game’s final five seconds before the rally came up just short.—
Frank Rajkowski,
Twin Cities,
22 Feb. 2026
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Pellegrino’s putback on Saturday marked a crescendo to a late first-half flurry of action.—
Kyle Kensing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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Lebanon’s Health Ministry reported 10 dead and 24 wounded, including migrant workers and children, following the overnight bombardment.—
Fadi Tawil,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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With Kyiv under heavy bombardment and Russia closing in, European leaders feared the worst.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Drumfire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drumfire. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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