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"The current landscape clearly underscores the need for munitions, depth, integrated air and missile defense technology and more advanced capabilities to counter evolving threats," Calio said.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
And that behavior, Duffy told me, runs counter to the rational-actor model economists typically rely on.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
Mid-level commanders from both factions were stationed together at a joint center near Sirte, improving Libya’s ability to counter the jihadist groups that once held sway in much of the country.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
Maybe it was the underbelly of all of the bravado and power-seeking—some desire to counter all the validation with the humiliation of knowing that, deep down, he’s just a revolting little worm.
From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026
Her hand leaves the back of the couch and grabs the counter for support before her shuffling feet follow.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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Essential Academic Vocabulary for Middle School Students, List 6
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