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missile

[mis-uhl, -ahyl] / ˈmɪs əl, -aɪl /


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The meeting comes as both sides seek to stabilize relations strained since South Korea’s deployment of a U.S. missile defense system in 2017.

From The Wall Street Journal

That said, the new ships will be equipped with modern weaponry such as guided missiles, some carrying nuclear warheads, but according to standard naval nomenclature, that means they’re misnamed as “battleships.”

From Los Angeles Times

China launched missiles and deployed dozens of fighter jets, navy ships and coastguard vessels this week to encircle Taiwan's main island.

From Barron's

Taiwan responded to the exercises with rapid-response drills, deploying mobile missile units, displaying Patriot missiles and sending tanks onto the streets, among other measures, the Taiwan military and its affiliated media said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ukrainian officers and outside defense analysts are almost united in saying that air defense and long-range missiles should be Ukraine’s top priorities.

From The Wall Street Journal