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Past conflicts—due largely to a considerable lag between U.S. doctrine and technology—began with the outermost defensive ring and painfully worked toward the innermost ring of the capital, he wrote.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
Thomas’ ideas have gained considerable support throughout the lower courts in recent years.
From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026
Every quarter, the major streaming platforms report considerable gains in their subscriber numbers.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026
Iran said it had targeted a US logistics vessel "at a considerable distance from the port".
From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026
When commenting on his other enemies, Adams displayed considerable flair.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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