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radar

[rey-dahr] / ˈreɪ dɑr /
NOUN
radio detecting and ranging
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It has also carried out strikes on luxury hotels, radar installations, energy facilities in multiple countries, key ports, U.S. embassies across the region, and even Amazon data centers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Police are convinced he had help staying off their radar.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“Our entire war machinery — missiles, radar, fighter jets — all need these heavy rare earths,” O’Connor said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

The BBC understands the drone - with a two-metre wingspan - had been tracked by radar approaching the base, time enough to sound the air raid warning and to get people out of harm's way.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Mechanics clambered over the planes making last-minute checks on engines and radar.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy