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material

[muh-teer-ee-uhl] / məˈtɪər i əl /






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He praised scientists for more than doubling the country’s “weapons-grade nuclear material production” capacity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Jordan's military said it shot down five missiles from Iran, with no casualties or material damage, while Bahrain said it intercepted and destroyed "a number of Iranian aerial attacks".

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

If the regulator does come into possession of such material, it may open an investigation into the West Ham co-owner's suitability.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

He genuinely liked the material, and he liked the way we were ascending, building our audience and growing creatively and commercially.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

I can’t risk getting flustered by talking about the test material now.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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