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fusillade (s) (noun), fusillades (pl)
1. A round of gunfire discharged or missiles hurled in a rapid sequence or all at once: The soldiers in the movie surrendered instantly after a fusillade of explosives were sent into their group.
2. Many complaints, criticisms, comments, etc. coming quickly one after another: When the famous actress came out of court, there was a myriad of journalists and photographers who were all casting a fusillade of questions about the results of the case and about her personal life.
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