threat
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Training for local and state police on countering unauthorized drone activity at the World Cup was part of a $500 million federal grant amid this growing threat to sporting events.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
In October 2023 702 information warned of a terrorist threat against U.S. military installations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Let’s take this post claim by claim and threat by threat.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
We came into government, recognising Britain faced a new era of threat which demanded a new era for defence.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
With the Soviet threat as great as it was, our nation could not afford to exclude anyone from the workforce.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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