mass destruction
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It also bans nuclear weapons and weapons of mass destruction on the moon or in Earth’s orbit.
From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026
The mass destruction wrought by last January’s L.A. fires made that interval far from routine, and like Baker, many participating artists have spent time recovering or rebuilding.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026
The Proliferation Security Initiative, created under President George W. Bush, sought to eliminate international trafficking in weapons and materials of mass destruction.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026
He will urge swift action to harness those benefits before the technology "becomes a weapon of mass destruction of jobs".
From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026
Those engaged in the development and manufacture of weapons of mass destruction are given salaries, perquisites of power and, where possible, public honors at the highest levels available in their respective societies.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
