intercontinental

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Meanwhile some senior administration officials have said in recent days that the U.S. could give Iran no space to build an intercontinental ballistic missile or revive its nuclear work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

Officials also confirmed that an exchange regarding intercontinental ballistic missiles had taken place between Anthropic and the Pentagon, underscoring the sensitivity of the applications at the heart of the dispute.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Next month, Guadalajara and Monterrey will host intercontinental playoff matches for some of the final spots in the World Cup field.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

She was shown inspecting North Korea's latest intercontinental ballistic missile while holding her father's hand.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

Ease of intercontinental diffusion has varied, because some continents are more isolated than others.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond