mass destruction
Example Sentences
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It also bans nuclear weapons and weapons of mass destruction on the moon or in Earth’s orbit.
From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026
Later, German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder and French President Jacques Chirac refused to endorse the 2003 invasion of Iraq, arguing that the U.S. hadn’t provided sufficient evidence that the regime was pursuing weapons of mass destruction.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
He will urge swift action to harness those benefits before the technology "becomes a weapon of mass destruction of jobs".
From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026
The creators referenced the video game his show is based on, as well as real-world places that saw mass destruction, like the area around the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2025
Maybe they were looking for a weapon of mass destruction, but all I had was a T-shirt, Right Guard deodorant, and a pair of shorts.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
