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[wawr] / wɔr /




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She passed as a Mexican woman to get a housekeeping job in the ranch where her mother died; later in life she found work by pretending to be a war widow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"The US sea drones very much emerged off back of the Ukraine war and seeing what they innovated."

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Turkey and Saudi Arabia, which also came under Iranian attack during the war, called for de-escalation, with Riyadh "urging all parties to prioritise wisdom" by resuming peace talks.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The Australian journalist has reported extensively from war zones in Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, Gaza and Ukraine.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The Tucson Daily Star reports on Joey’s accomplishments in the Philippines—not just the war effort, but her advocacy on behalf of the “leper colonies” there.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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