weapon
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The prosecution and defence have delivered their opening arguments as Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, faces one count of murder with a deadly weapon.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
"And then obviously goal number two is ensure that Iran never gets a nuclear weapon," he added.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
The judge ruled that officers have repeatedly violated previous court orders that allow the weapon to be used only to subdue protesters who pose a threat of violence.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
For the first live test of an atomic weapon, an unusual encampment sprung up in the New Mexico desert.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
During World War I more soldiers were killed by artillery fire than by any other weapon.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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More weapons exports to Russia boosted related manufacturing, while Russian tourists and expanded transport links lifted construction and services, she added.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
He denied allegations that high-grade military weapons were being stored at his home as well as the presence of any militia as the authorities had alleged.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
The Revolutionary Guard supervised deployments of missiles, naval weapons and drone launchers to positions overlooking the Red Sea.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
This request — asking Republicans to spend lavishly on weapons — should be as easy as talking Hegseth into another round of martinis at breakfast.
From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026
They snatched up their weapons and rushed to the front of the barn, where they discovered the door was locked!
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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