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reconnaissance

[ri-kon-uh-suhns, -zuhns] / rɪˈkɒn ə səns, -zəns /


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It includes the construction of fortifications, equipment depots, as well as reconnaissance and anti-drone installations.

From Barron's Aug. 21, 2026

But two helicopters will "continue to carry out essential firefighting and reconnaissance missions", said a fire service statement.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

In a rare mention of the country’s spy program earlier this month, he presided over a meeting that called for “radical” enhancements to North Korea’s military reconnaissance and intelligence capabilities, according to state media.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

Pyongyang has placed just one spy satellite into orbit, leaving it a long way from the constellation needed for meaningful reconnaissance.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

Sergeant Simpson said that, because of Gearhart’s training, they were using our squad on long-range reconnaissance.

From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers

There will be reconnaissances to Trent Bridge to have a look at Australia's opener, Ed Cowan, who has signed for Nottinghamshire for the early part of the season.

From The Guardian Apr. 6, 2013

Since then there have been three major reconnaissances of nerves.

From Time Magazine Archive

Taylor was harder on himself than anyone, making personal reconnaissances by Jeep, risking injury unnecessarily by sitting stubbornly at a staff table while shells fell in the courtyard outside.

From Time Magazine Archive

As an intelligence officer, Mowat is particularly vulnerable when he delivers messages and undertakes reconnaissances.

From Time Magazine Archive

Throughout the battle tactical reconnaissances had been maintained to a depth of from fifteen to twenty miles behind the German lines.

From The War in the Air; Vol. 1 The Part played in the Great War by the Royal Air Force by Sir Walter Alexander Raleigh




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