intercontinental
adjective
in·ter·con·ti·nen·tal
ˌin-tər-ˌkän-tə-ˈnen-tᵊl 
1
: extending among continents or carried on between continents
2
: capable of traveling between continents
intercontinental ballistic missile
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It is also expected to eventually scale up toward intercepting intercontinental ballistic missile threats.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
The fast-tracking is part of a modernization effort for the B-21 that also encompasses the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile and the F-47 next-generation combat aircraft.
—David Szondy
june 15, New Atlas, 15 June 2026
The private mail service only lasted 18 months, in the years 1860 and 1861, but it is remembered for the speed of its service, its 24-hour relay of riders, and as the fastest route of communication between the East and West until the intercontinental telegraph.
—Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung told reporters Monday that North Korea is producing enough nuclear ingredients annually for about 10-20 bombs and is close to perfecting intercontinental ballistic missile technology.
—Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
The fast-tracking is part of a modernization effort for the B-21 that also encompasses the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile and the F-47 next-generation combat aircraft.
—David Szondy
june 15, New Atlas, 15 June 2026
The private mail service only lasted 18 months, in the years 1860 and 1861, but it is remembered for the speed of its service, its 24-hour relay of riders, and as the fastest route of communication between the East and West until the intercontinental telegraph.
—Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung told reporters Monday that North Korea is producing enough nuclear ingredients annually for about 10-20 bombs and is close to perfecting intercontinental ballistic missile technology.
—Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
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“Intercontinental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intercontinental. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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intercontinental
adjective
in·ter·con·ti·nen·tal
ˌint-ər-ˌkänt-ᵊn-ˈent-ᵊl
1
: extending among or carried on between continents
intercontinental trade
2
: capable of traveling from one continent to another
an intercontinental ballistic missile
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