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missile

[mis-uhl, -ahyl] / ˈmɪs əl, -aɪl /


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“Every day seems to bring another cease-fire rumor, another missile headline, another draft memorandum, another denial, and another market reversal.”

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

However, the army of Kuwait, which hosts a U.S. air base, confirmed that its air defenses were “confronting hostile missile and drone attacks” in a post on X late Wednesday night.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

North Korea tested a new missile system resembling U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

North Korea is subject to multiple United Nations sanctions banning its nuclear weapons development and use of ballistic missile technology, restrictions it has repeatedly flouted.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

In the discus-throwing when his turn came and he hurled the heavy missile, it swerved and fell among the spectators.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton




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