weapons of mass destruction
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It also bans nuclear weapons and weapons of mass destruction on the moon or in Earth’s orbit.
From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026
The U.S. faced new enemies: regional autocratic powers pursuing weapons of mass destruction, sponsoring terrorism, abusing human rights, and flouting international law.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
The ruling moved authority to judges and away from agency experts, he said, even those in highly technical fields who provide oversight on weapons of mass destruction, cybersecurity and biohazards.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 30, 2024
The rival drafts focused on different types of weapons, with the U.S. and Japan specifying weapons of mass destruction.
From Seattle Times • May 20, 2024
Those engaged in the development and manufacture of weapons of mass destruction are given salaries, perquisites of power and, where possible, public honors at the highest levels available in their respective societies.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
