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weapon

[wep-uhn] / ˈwɛp ən /


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But that is still a significant weapon for Moscow to wield.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Then again, there are times when Misiorowski doesn’t need anything else besides his trustiest weapon: a fastball so good that even big-leaguers usually can’t catch up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Today, Kelver, a 28-year-old trans woman, faces two felony charges—aggravated assault and possession of a deadly weapon with unlawful intent—which could carry up to 15 years in prison.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

When a nuclear weapon detonates or a serious reactor accident occurs, an immense burst of energy is released in less than a millionth of a second.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

Rule one: Always test fire a new weapon, no matter how proficient you might think you are.

From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen




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