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Enacted in 2021, AB 48 prohibits the use of kinetic energy projectiles such as rubber bullets or chemical agents such as tear gas and pepper spray for crowd control unless strict conditions of immediate threats and de-escalation are met.
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Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 18 June 2025
Israel's military says many of the projectiles were intercepted, but several have hit, causing damage to residential buildings, killing at least 24 civilians and wounding hundreds more, according to Israel's prime minister's office.
—Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 17 June 2025
Officers in Portland, Oregon, also fired tear gas and projectiles to disperse a crowd that protested in front of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building well into the evening.
—Aamer Madhani, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
Several projectiles were visible in the night sky over Jerusalem late on Saturday.
—Alexander Cornwell, USA Today, 15 June 2025
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Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 18 June 2025
Israel's military says many of the projectiles were intercepted, but several have hit, causing damage to residential buildings, killing at least 24 civilians and wounding hundreds more, according to Israel's prime minister's office.
—Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 17 June 2025
Officers in Portland, Oregon, also fired tear gas and projectiles to disperse a crowd that protested in front of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building well into the evening.
—Aamer Madhani, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
Several projectiles were visible in the night sky over Jerusalem late on Saturday.
—Alexander Cornwell, USA Today, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for projectile
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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claim to have largely destroyed Iran's air defense network and to have made strides in depleting the country's missile capabilities, even as Iranian strikes continue to hit Israel.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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The commander-in-chief had been weighing military action after Israel, a key U.S. ally in the Middle East, began trading missile and drone strikes with the Islamic Republic last Thursday.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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Authorities also seized drugs, weapons, ammunition, tactical equipment, vehicles and the two properties.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
Mercury News,
18 June 2025
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In Boelter's vehicle, still parked in the driveway, officers discover five more firearms, including assault-style rifles and a large quantity of ammunition, Thompson said.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
17 June 2025
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Made in Turino and inspired by bitters of the region, this aperitivo balances bitter orange with loads of botanicals for something flavorful enough to replace Aperol in any cocktail for something less sugary.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
21 June 2025
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After receiving a load of interest from fans attending the June 19 show, ParisYoncé has been organizing the project and helping others get their flags.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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During President Joe Biden's term, the U.S. sent more than 3 million 155mm shells to Ukraine.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
19 June 2025
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Then, as the couple was leaving, Rawls decided to reverse image search the shell.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
19 June 2025
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During a routine cleaning of a riverbed in Poland, volunteers found a 6-pound cannonball believed to date back to the 17th century.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2025
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This suggests the flag may have been in close proximity to a cannonball.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
3 June 2025
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Pickett said the multiple layers of packaging are vital, since slugs (mollusks, not insects) end up falling into the liquid, and their smell is uniquely bad.—
Madeline Bodin,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
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Unlike most pests, slugs and snails are most active at night or in cool, wet weather.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2025
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The company got its hands on the license and pumped out a match-three puzzle cartridge that had precisely nothing in common with Tetris.—
Luke Winkie,
Vulture,
18 June 2025
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The company has been spotted disabling the console for users who run a third-party flash cartridge that emulates Switch 1 games.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
18 June 2025
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“Projectile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projectile. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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