cruise
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Early in the war, the Pentagon held up delivery of 400 Tomahawk cruise missiles to Japan, rerouting them to the Persian Gulf region.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
Separately, a different type of mobile launcher fired tactical cruise missiles that purportedly use guided targeting powered by artificial intelligence.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
North Korea said Wednesday it had tested a new lightweight multi-purpose missile launching system and a multiple tactical cruise missile weapon system the previous day.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
Dunkley looked in cruise control before giving her wicket away in a rather careless - and needless - manner.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
Her build was clearly that of a leisure cruise ship.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
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