enemy
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Operating to Taiwan’s east allows China to study the waters there, potentially uncovering hiding spots for enemy submarines, Dahm said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026
The Supreme Court disagreed with Bush, declaring in a landmark decision that despite detainees’ designation as enemy combatants or incarceration at Guantánamo, they are not barred from seeking habeas.
From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026
Last week, Russia's energy ministry admitted that energy companies were facing "temporary difficulties with fuel supplies" in southern regions because of "an increase in enemy air attacks".
From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026
They want you to believe that if you notice the machinery, you are the enemy.
From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026
Ms. Washington turning out to be nothing like I expected had temporarily disrupted my assessment of the enemy and my plan, but not for long.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
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