take shrapnel
Frequency: 6.07.1 per million words
to be hit by shrapnel, resulting in an injury
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Examples (10)
- He was lucky to only take shrapnel to his leg and not suffer more severe injuries.
- During the explosion, several soldiers took shrapnel and required immediate medical attention.
- The medic described how the soldier took shrapnel to the abdomen.
- It's a terrifying experience to take shrapnel from an IED.
- She recounted the harrowing moment she realized she had taken shrapnel in her arm.
- Fortunately, the blast shield prevented him from taking shrapnel to the face.
- Many civilians took shrapnel during the crossfire.
- The report stated that the casualties were primarily due to soldiers taking shrapnel from artillery shells.
- He was treated for wounds sustained after taking shrapnel to his shoulder.
- The veteran often spoke about the injury he sustained when he took shrapnel during his service.