incoming fire

Frequency: 4.01.5 per million words

gunshots or artillery directed towards you

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Examples (10)

  • The soldiers hunkered down, bracing for the incoming fire.
  • They had to take cover quickly to avoid the incoming fire.
  • Despite the heavy incoming fire, the team advanced steadily.
  • The unit was caught in unexpected incoming fire during the patrol.
  • He shouted orders over the roar of the incoming fire.
  • The trench offered some protection from the constant incoming fire.
  • The sound of incoming fire echoed through the valley.
  • Receiving incoming fire, they returned suppressive volleys.
  • The civilian population sought shelter from the incoming fire.
  • We detected signs of incoming fire on our radar.