I. noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
a storm/barrage of criticism (= a lot of criticism )
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His comments provoked a barrage of criticism.
barrage balloon
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ ADJECTIVE
constant
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Indeed that may be a more subtle form of propaganda than a constant barrage of criticism.
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They were firing an almost constant barrage around the perimeter.
■ NOUN
artillery
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Attempts to smash wire defences by artillery barrage were seldom successful.
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If they wished, they could have ordered an artillery barrage or missile attack on the vehicles.
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The rebel forces had launched their latest offensive in mid-March with a sustained artillery barrage and ground attack.
balloon
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The winch man was running out the cable, allowing the barrage balloon to rise.
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Through his window, Carrington could see a silver barrage balloon , rising slowly on its cable into the clear blue sky.
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They flew barrage balloons , commissioned perspectives and held a public inquiry.
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Cider and Guinness had given him a barrage balloon for a stomach.
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Do you remember barrage balloons Bobbing around like airborne swine?
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It was now quite clear that barrage balloons were much more a hindrance than a help to London.
■ VERB
face
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Manager Graham Taylor, already facing a barrage of criticism for his team selections and match strategies, was visibly shocked.
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Instead of charging bulls, Professor Ito bravely faces a barrage of puns.
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Shopping for skin care products seems simple enough - until you're faced with a barrage of scientific-sounding ingredients.
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But the scheme has faced a barrage of public criticism.
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Taylor has faced a barrage of criticism and calls for his resignation since last week's defeat.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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a barrage of anti-aircraft fire
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US warplanes continued their barrage again this morning.
II. noun
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Blacks, as groups or individually, continued the barrage of written complaints during the Calvin Coolidge administration.
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For at least a month before Christmas we were subjected to an endless barrage of ads for fattening festive foods.
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He and Jimmy lay beneath the wagon as a barrage of hailstones beat hard on the planks above.
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In a welcome burst of committed journalism, the press also let loose with a barrage of criticism.
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Instead of charging bulls, Professor Ito bravely faces a barrage of puns.
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Lopsided and vulnerable, he tried to climb the barrage and get to the second balloon.
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The barrage will be beyond it, round the bend.
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The authority is hoping to collect as much information as possible on the Tees course fishery in the light of the river's barrage development.