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radar

[rey-dahr] / ˈreɪ dɑr /
NOUN
radio detecting and ranging
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Digital news outlet Axios reported that US forces had attacked several Iranian air defence systems and radar systems around the strait.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The military said it also struck what it called surveillance and radar sites along Iran’s coast to diminish Tehran’s ability to launch further attacks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

According to the Department of Homeland Security, Ambiance Apparel landed on ICE’s radar after the agency initiated a workplace audit last February.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

So England reached out to Robinson, telling him at the start of the summer he was back on the radar.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Not that these things were left on purpose, but stuff simply got forgotten because they were no longer on the radar of critical possessions.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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