Sentence examples for launching strikes from inspiring English sources

In 2011, Obama was strongly criticised for not consulting Congress before launching strikes against Libya.

Recent polls suggest Britons oppose launching strikes on Syria by 2-1, with only a quarter in favour.

Saudi-led air forces are believed to have attacked the Yemeni capital Sanaa before launching strikes against a convoy of Shia Houthi armoured vehicles and tanks today.

This helps NATO to stretch Serbia's remaining air defences by launching strikes from several directions at once.Might NATO's unity crack before Mr Milosevic gives in?

He's not calling it that but he's saying there are people in Syria and other places that he's considering launching strikes against.

Prior to Monday, the Syrian government had repeatedly warned the United States and other countries not to violate its sovereignty by launching strikes.

Launching strike after strike, these militants triggered an economic crisis in Horodok that by 1903 closed all but three of the textile factories.

If the effort falls short then Mr Obama would be authorised to launch strikes.

Amnesty also said coalition forces have repeatedly launched strikes using internationally banned cluster bombs.

Sens Lindsey Graham and John McCain have called on Obama to launch strikes that would topple Assad.

Doubts about Mr Obama multiplied, meanwhile, when he threatened to launch strikes against Syria but in the end backed down.