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Early Iranian drones, including some tested during the 1980s Iran-Iraq war, were used for reconnaissance and air support, with antitank rockets strapped under the wings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
The likes of Sam Cook and Brydon Carse wait in the wings to step in or provide different skills if necessary, meaning England have a large squad of pacemen to choose from.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
He has a vision of his own mortality while eating chicken wings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Cartridges fixed on the aircraft's wings contain a substance that, when dispersed, sticks to cloud droplets, making them heavy enough to fall as rain.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
The dragon, perched atop one of the gerbil cages, was hissing, shrieking, and flapping its tiny wings as if it wanted to lift the whole thing into the air.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
