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weapon

[wep-uhn] / ˈwɛp ən /


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"Every weapon carried, every tunnel still worked on, and every convoy still obstructed sets the process back and hands an argument to those who want to resume war," he added.

From Barron's Aug. 26, 2026

The blueprints will allow Ukraine to produce the long-range weapon domestically.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

The French call the weapon Scalp, while in the U.K. it is known as the Storm Shadow.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 24, 2026

Like yoga or dance, the experience is a workout that feels in alignment with the body’s natural movements, at an intensity appropriate to wielding an ancient weapon.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 24, 2026

She seemed surprised to hear that I used a weapon back on the farm.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

"The EU is looking around, it's finishing deals with India, with Mercosur. We're seeing changes in the global climate when it comes to how people are using tariffs as weapons," Frostadottir noted.

From Barron's Aug. 26, 2026

The Shahed—a deceptively simple and destructive flying wedge of fiberglass, microchips and explosives costing as little as $20,000—helps show how weapons proliferation has changed, and why tapping global supply chains is now so important.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

It also issued new sanctions against 60 individuals, companies and vessels that allegedly aid Iran in oil revenue generation, weapons procurement and cyber operations.

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

"These weapons are incredible. We have to be very careful about letting somebody build them," Trump told a cabinet meeting.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

Ivan darted to him and fastened the coat shut over Håkon’s meager clothing as Anya gathered up their bags and weapons from the road.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack




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