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weapon

[wep-uhn] / ˈwɛp ən /


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This rapid destruction appears to turn each ruptoblast into a highly localized weapon.

From Science Daily Aug. 5, 2026

The 32-year-old told AFP he has been reading copiously since relinquishing his weapon, and has particularly enjoyed his copy of "Cinderella."

From Barron's Aug. 4, 2026

It is his Excalibur, his Andúril, the vaunted weapon only he can string and use to hit a bullseye through a row of twelve crossed axes.

From Salon Aug. 2, 2026

"None of this is happening as far as we know, but the fear is that it could turn into a place to make weapon grade uranium metal," Albright adds.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

I backed toward the balcony’s brink, reaching behind me to grope desperately for a weapon.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

It remains the only time that atomic weapons have been used in warfare, and was one of the last major acts of World War II.

From Barron's Aug. 9, 2026

They know about the diminishing stockpiles of key U.S. weapons such as advanced missile interceptors.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 8, 2026

Saudi Arabia brings the financial power and is one of the largest weapons purchasers.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

The demand for test ranges has dramatically increased in recent years as the military pursued new generation weapons, including drones, lasers and fast-flying hypersonic missiles.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

They looked pathetic and small, quivering with their weapons.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff




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