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Recent Examples of intercontinental
The launch of the unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) took place on Wednesday (May 21) at 3:01 a.m.
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Brett Tingley, Space.com, 21 May 2025
At WrestleMania 40, Zayn ended Gunther’s reign as intercontinental champion.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The Air Force originally hoped the existing silos that have housed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles could be adapted to launch Sentinel missiles, which would be more efficient than digging entirely new silos.
—ArsTechnica, 9 May 2025
Tens of thousands of patriotic Russians are expected to line the streets, applauding as tanks and intercontinental ballistic missile launchers rumble past.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
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Brett Tingley, Space.com, 21 May 2025
At WrestleMania 40, Zayn ended Gunther’s reign as intercontinental champion.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The Air Force originally hoped the existing silos that have housed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles could be adapted to launch Sentinel missiles, which would be more efficient than digging entirely new silos.
—ArsTechnica, 9 May 2025
Tens of thousands of patriotic Russians are expected to line the streets, applauding as tanks and intercontinental ballistic missile launchers rumble past.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intercontinental
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For that, the creation of the transcontinental network to help develop the project is key, and per Durán Rojas will likely remain so.—
Marina E. Franco,
NBC news,
26 Mar. 2025
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The book falls short in its attempt to tie Yin Manor’s haunted nature to the exploitation of the thousands of Chinese migrants who built the Western half of the first transcontinental railroad, however.—
Ilana Masad,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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As the Trump administration freezes and slashes billions of dollars in research funding, meddles with curricula, and threatens international students’ ability to study in the US, governments, universities and research institutions in Canada, Europe and Asia are racing to attract fleeing talent.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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Merely considering income tax consequences is insufficient and guidance from professionals adept at planning for expatriates with substantial knowledge of income, estates, and gift taxes along with international tax treaties can be significantly beneficial.—
Priya Prakash Royal Esq. LL.M. MBA AEP TEP,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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“Intercontinental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercontinental. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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