weapon

Example Sentences

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In September, he stumbled upon the largest cyber weapon the world has ever seen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The munition is a new long-range weapon operated by the US military.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

This includes Massachusetts, where courts consider factors such as the characteristics of any weapon used when evaluating whether a self-defense shooting was proportional.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

He has said the U.S. is pushing a 15-point plan that will forever block Iran from developing a nuclear weapon or threatening the U.S. or its allies.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

“Back off,” she said, waving the vial like a weapon.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti