defense
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Core European defense spending has doubled since 2019 and is expected to rise further External link, reaching 2.9% of gross domestic product—approximately 800 billion euros—by 2030.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
“They played great defense, they won the game. They deserve it. They scored 43 points in the fourth quarter.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
They have the NBA’s fourth-best offense and third most reliable defense—and when Wembanyama is actually on the court, the Spurs’ defense is the toughest in the entire league.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
The European Union is helping to support defense spending through the Security Action for Europe program, a €150 billion initiative to provide low-cost financing for member states through long-duration loans.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
“Iowa is not ready for a nuclear attack,” announced the state’s civil defense director.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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Set, Hut! Football Vocabulary
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Preamble to the U.S. Constitution (1787)
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