Sentence examples for were dropped on from inspiring English sources

In one six-month period in 1973, more tons of American bombs were dropped on Cambodia than were dropped on Japan during the second world war: the equivalent of five Hiroshimas.

"Six bombs were dropped on the school.

But the charges were dropped on a technicality.

Finally, a million poppies were dropped on the Mall.

Signed photo with descriptions of the two atom bombs that were dropped on Japan.

Charges against defence editor Virginia Wheeler were dropped on health grounds and she left the newspaper.

Plans for a more aesthetically pleasing design for the temporary wings were dropped on cost grounds.

The charges against Pamuk were dropped on a technicality in January 2006.

In all, 1,300 missiles and bombs were dropped on Iraq, most of them in Baghdad.

People who were dropped on their heads always worry someone will steal their stout.

Villagers reported Tuesday that 12 bombs were dropped on the bazaar in Ipi.