mass destruction
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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
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
FBI agents said in court filings that they found classified documents, including some that referenced weapons of mass destruction, the U.S. mission to the United Nations and records related to the U.S. government’s strategic communications.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025
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
Those engaged in the development and manufacture of weapons of mass destruction are given salaries, perquisites of power and, where possible, public honors at the highest levels available in their respective societies.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
