weapon of mass destruction

noun phrase

: a weapon that can destroy entire buildings, cities, etc.

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So, although some scientists say the U.S. should be very concerned about smallpox as a weapon of mass destruction, Berke says at least the virus is recognizable, and there is a vaccine stockpile. —

Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024 Routh was convicted of a felony for possession of a weapon of mass destruction. —

Tovia Smith, NPR, 21 Sep. 2024 Key Facts Nathaniel McGuire, 20, was charged by the Justice Department with one count of using a weapon of mass destruction and one count of possessing unregistered destructive devices, tacking onto a prior federal charge accusing him of maliciously damaging a building by means of explosive. —

Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024 The arrest coincides with North Carolina criminal court records that include Routh's conviction for possession of a weapon of mass destruction. —

Chloe Atkins, NBC News, 16 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for weapon of mass destruction

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