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arsenal

[ahr-suh-nl, ahrs-nuhl] / ˈɑr sə nl, ˈɑrs nəl /


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Analysts have also raised doubts over the reliability and accuracy of Iran's missile arsenal, which the US says has been severely degraded by its strikes.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

But military officials have also said they need more low-cost and midrange defenses in their arsenal that can be delivered in months, rather than years.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

Charging companies is the strongest weapon in the Justice Department’s arsenal for punishing businesses that violate the law.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 19, 2026

Here is what the ad is actually selling, underneath the flags and the engines and the whole arsenal of American noise: masculinity as a thing you can purchase and perform.

From Salon Jul. 15, 2026

This sent a signal to the arsenal, where an operator would identify the radio’s location and broadcast a special message to all the other radios.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

The importance of the U.S. was underscored by jets that flew in Tuesday’s parade: A number were U.S. aircraft—F-35s and F-16s—in the arsenals of European allies.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

Fantasy franchises are potent weapons in streaming’s race to build content arsenals.

From Salon Jun. 24, 2026

Will the services be able to restock their arsenals of missiles and munitions, much of which have been given to Ukraine?

From BBC Jun. 12, 2026

He cited depleted arsenals because of the wars in Iran and Ukraine as the reason.

From Barron's May 3, 2026

Our arsenals for fighting off bacteria are so powerful, and involve so many different defense mechanisms, that we are in more danger from them than from the invaders.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas




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