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missile

[mis-uhl, -ahyl] / ˈmɪs əl, -aɪl /


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Gulf countries including Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates also reported missile attacks after Trump announced the cease-fire deal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

It was not published, but it reportedly addressed Iran's ballistic missile and nuclear programmes as well as access through the Strait of Hormuz.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Analyst projects Kratos sales growth of 28% in 2026 and 20% in 2027, driven by drone and missile demand.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

The proposal also requires Iran to halt support for regional proxies and accept strict ballistic missile limits.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

He had to have been thinking a bomb was about to drop, that Cade Hernandez was about to deploy a heat-seeking missile.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith