withering fire

Examples (10)

• The advancing troops met withering fire from the fortified positions.
• They were forced to retreat under a barrage of withering fire.
• Despite the withering fire, the small unit held its ground heroically.
• Machine guns poured withering fire onto the exposed enemy flank.
• The general ordered a sustained period of withering fire to suppress the resistance.
• Casualties mounted rapidly as they pushed through the withering fire.
• The enemy's advance was effectively halted by the defenders' withering fire.
• It was impossible to cross the open field given the intensity of the withering fire.
• He survived the battle, having miraculously escaped the most withering fire.
• The constant withering fire eventually broke the morale of the attacking force.