mortar fire

Frequency: 8.22.1 per million words

The firing of shells from mortars.

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Examples (10)

  • We were under constant mortar fire.
  • The soldiers were pinned down by intense mortar fire.
  • Casualties were high due to unexpected mortar fire.
  • They launched a retaliatory attack with heavy mortar fire.
  • The area has been subjected to sporadic mortar fire for days.
  • Reports indicate an increase in cross-border mortar fire.
  • The building was damaged by indiscriminate mortar fire.
  • Fleeing civilians sought shelter from the relentless mortar fire.
  • Training exercises often simulate incoming mortar fire.
  • The ceasefire agreement aimed to stop all mortar fire in the region.