reconnaissance
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Large systems that need to integrate armed forces across the continent, like intelligence, communications and reconnaissance capabilities, could also be at risk of losing out.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 5, 2026
On a reconnaissance mission, Jessie climbs to the roof and discovers the root of this strange standoffishness: Every child, in every window, has their face glued to a screen.
From Salon • Jun. 21, 2026
The man lived in Wimbledon and Badea and Andrei went down to his home on Queensmere Road several times to carry out "reconnaissance", he said.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Firefighters were able to get a better handle on the situation after two overnight reconnaissance missions into the 15-acre manufacturing complex on the 12000 block of Western Avenue in Garden Grove.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
Thanks to his military training, Powell knows the value of reconnaissance.
From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly
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