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weapon

[wep-uhn] / ˈwɛp ən /


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"And then obviously goal number two is ensure that Iran never gets a nuclear weapon," he added.

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

The judge ruled that officers have repeatedly violated previous court orders that allow the weapon to be used only to subdue protesters who pose a threat of violence.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

For the first live test of an atomic weapon, an unusual encampment sprung up in the New Mexico desert.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

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

From Science Daily Aug. 5, 2026

For some reason, the wolf actually seemed to shy away from the sword’s light, baring its teeth as its eyes locked on Jack’s weapon.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

The U.S. intelligence community’s Annual Threat Assessment, which was issued in March, said that Pyongyang viewed the U.S. as a “strategic competitor and potential adversary” and was “committed to expanding its strategic weapons program.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

The dweeb so desperately wanted to be a superhero that he launches a war against real ones in order to turn their powers into weapons he then sells to a gullible public.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 15, 2026

He wanted her to turn the weapons he was testing, including a long-range drone, into mass-produced items.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 15, 2026

Questions have been asked about the weapons used, the amount of ammunition, and why slaughter in situ was chosen as the method of disposal.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

“Yep,” Anya agreed, and the three of them gathered up their bags and weapons and walked through the door in the back of the cave together.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack




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