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[fahyuhr] / faɪər /










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The Congressional Research Service estimated that shipboard, solid-state lasers can fire at a marginal cost between $1 and $10 per shot.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026

The team, known as USA-2, is in Venezuela along with USA-1, which is made up of fire department rescue workers from Virginia’s Fairfax County.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

Oil prices rose Sunday and U.S. stock-index futures advanced, after the U.S. and Iran reportedly agreed to halt attacks after repeatedly exchanging fire in the Persian Gulf over the weekend.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

"When favoritism and cronyism take precedence over competence in selecting a commander, the result is as predictable as fire burning paper," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

Clare sat in the oversized chair by the fire as Gingersnipes handed him a steaming cup of tea.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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