blitzkrieg
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Moreover, Papic believes the Strait of Hormuz will be prised open shortly, not just because of America’s blitzkrieg but by a coordinated response from the rest of the world.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026
“There needs to be a media blitzkrieg, local governments should warn people to stay indoors and make their hospitals ready to deal with heat-related cases,” he said.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 29, 2023
Much of the tension at The Messenger and the critical coverage of the site stems from the company’s blitzkrieg approach to digital publishing.
From New York Times • May 20, 2023
He was the son of Bernard and Ruchla Zielonka, who escaped Poland with their daughter Leah just before the Nazi blitzkrieg in 1939.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2023
Using a new style of attack known as blitzkrieg, German for “lightning war,” Hitler’s planes, tanks, and soldiers slashed deep into Polish territory.
From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin
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