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Recent Examples of intercontinental
But Israel says these were intercontinental ballistic missiles that could hit Berlin, Paris and Rome.
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CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Iran targeted Diego Garcia with a two-stage intercontinental ballistic missile, Israel’s military said Saturday.
—Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
That pattern suggests travelers could begin seeing higher prices on intercontinental flights first, particularly between Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
—Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
Should Trump let Iran build nuclear weapons and intercontinental missiles?
—Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
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CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Iran targeted Diego Garcia with a two-stage intercontinental ballistic missile, Israel’s military said Saturday.
—Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
That pattern suggests travelers could begin seeing higher prices on intercontinental flights first, particularly between Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
—Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
Should Trump let Iran build nuclear weapons and intercontinental missiles?
—Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intercontinental
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The average fare for transcontinental flights has jumped over 100%, while flight prices to the Caribbean, Florida and transatlantic destinations have also risen, according to the investment bank.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Union Pacific Corporation and Norfolk Southern are seeking federal regulatory approval for a merger of their two companies, which would create the nation's first transcontinental railroad company.—
Emma Hurt,
AJC.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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The two flight attendants visited a bar in Medellin's El Poblado neighborhood popular with international tourists, according to family and friends, as well as Colombian officials.—
Cristian Benavides,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The scandal is now expanding into an international investigation, placing Miami at the center of a complex web of shell companies, offshore transfers and opaque financial flows.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Intercontinental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercontinental. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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