- plural of missile.
missiles
Example Sentences
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"We agreed to accelerate the delivery of the latest French equipment and missiles," Zelensky said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
The White House urgently needs security upgrades to defend against modern threats like drone attacks, missiles, high-powered weapons and cyberattacks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
The country has repeatedly appealed to its allies for additional support as Russia steps up its strikes -- firing a record number of missiles in July, according to AFP analysis of Ukrainian air force data.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
For much of the war, Ukraine was able to intercept even Russia’s most advanced long-range missiles, using U.S.-designed Patriot air defense systems.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
He had already warned Khrushchev that the “gravest issues would arise” if the Soviets put missiles in Cuba.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
