deadly shrapnel

Frequency: 6.95.4 per million words

fragments from an explosion that can cause death

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Examples (20)

  • The bomb unleashed a storm of deadly shrapnel in all directions.
  • The explosion scattered deadly shrapnel in all directions.
  • Soldiers were trained to take cover immediately to avoid the deadly shrapnel from mortar shells.
  • He was lucky to survive the blast, but surgeons are still trying to remove the deadly shrapnel from his leg.
  • Many victims of the explosion were injured not by the blast itself, but by the flying deadly shrapnel.
  • The report detailed the devastating effects of the artillery, noting the prevalence of deadly shrapnel.
  • Surgeons worked tirelessly to remove pieces of deadly shrapnel from the wounded.
  • Soldiers are trained to take cover from artillery fire, knowing that deadly shrapnel can be lethal.
  • The car's metal body was pierced by hundreds of pieces of deadly shrapnel.
  • The shrapnel from the grenade was described as deadly, causing severe injuries to those nearby.
  • A historical account described how deadly shrapnel from artillery fire was a constant threat in the trenches.
  • Investigators are analyzing the remnants of the device to understand the nature of the deadly shrapnel.
  • Investigators found that the device was packed with nails to create maximum deadly shrapnel.
  • The museum displayed artifacts from the war, including fragments of deadly shrapnel.
  • He still carries a piece of deadly shrapnel near his heart, a permanent reminder of the war.
  • Even a small piece of deadly shrapnel can cause fatal wounds.
  • The reinforced walls of the bunker were designed to withstand blasts and deadly shrapnel.
  • The blast sent deadly shrapnel tearing through the vehicle.
  • The news report confirmed that the casualties were caused by deadly shrapnel from an improvised explosive device.
  • During the battle, the air was filled with the whizzing sound of deadly shrapnel.