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torpedo

[tawr-pee-doh] / tɔrˈpi doʊ /


NOUN
hero
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NOUN
submarine
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STRONGEST
STRONG


























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What your former co-workers think of you could land you a job or torpedo your chances.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

If your goal is to save money on taxes, detonating the tax torpedo is not ideal.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

“But we didn’t know whether it’s a torpedo or air attack.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

“The first sinking of an enemy ship by a torpedo since World War II. Like in that war back when we were still the War Department, we are fighting to win.”

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

I wanted my drawing to look like it could swim to life with its torpedo body launching the shark at the speed of a car.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen




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