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weapon

[wep-uhn] / ˈwɛp ən /


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Both the billboard company and stadium operators have turned to the same weapon: Petitions to put initiatives on voters’ ballots.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 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

Couture brands like Christian Dior, Prada and Gucci all have a secret weapon: the embroiderers at this Mumbai atelier, who are keeping over 5,000 years of cultural heritage alive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Broadly, Netanyahu and Trump agree on the key US objective of preventing Iran from manufacturing or having a nuclear weapon.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

“That is indeed … the famous Autumn,” I say slowly, holding my dashiki in front of me as if it’s a weapon.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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