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

Cheney saw that the threat ran beyond Afghanistan and al Qaeda, that terrorists planned more attacks on America, and they might involve weapons of mass destruction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 4, 2025

Threats of mass destruction aside, I suspect Soderbergh is no more serious about this film than a fling.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 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