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weapon

[wep-uhn] / ˈwɛp ən /


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"I don't think it matters what you call it. What matters is the fact we have had tremendous success. We've stopped Iran from having a nuclear weapon," he said.

From Barron's Sep. 4, 2026

When an officer asks Lawantara where the weapon was, he says it was “on the ground right there.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

Ukrainian company Fire Point is aiming this fall to debut a ballistic missile—a category of weapon that Ukraine currently doesn’t make, but which Russia is using against its cities.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

Forensic experts are now examining the weapon, which has been badly damaged by its time under water, to see if it is indeed a P06 model.

From BBC Sep. 1, 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

Knowing that U.S. forces have been left without thousands of weapons needed to deter conflict, Karako said, could in itself be provocative.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 6, 2026

Air Force and Navy depleted a stunningly high percentage of the country’s most vital munitions—including more than half of its cruise missiles and high-tech air-defense weapons.

From Slate Sep. 4, 2026

Much of the new money has been earmarked for specific capital projects, including new weapons programmes.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

Egypt -- which under Sisi's administration became one of the world's top weapons buyers -- hosted major joint air combat exercises with the Chinese military in August, featuring Beijing's powerful J-16 fighter jet.

From Barron's Sep. 2, 2026

Blinking furiously, Torak reached for his father’s weapons and laid them by his side.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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