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weapon

[wep-uhn] / ˈwɛp ən /


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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

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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