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Recent Examples of intercontinental
Next month, Guadalajara and Monterrey will host intercontinental playoff matches for some of the final spots in the World Cup field.
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Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
At the time of its signing in 2010, it was seen by arms control advocates as a way to move the world away from the risk of nuclear disaster via fewer intercontinental ballistic missiles, bomber planes and long-range weapons on submarines.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 5 Feb. 2026
Fans should savour the glamour of intercontinental trips, however, as, barring a minor miracle, Spurs’ fixture list will be significantly less glitzy next term.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
But by the late 1950s, ICBMs emerged – and these deadly intercontinental ballistic missiles presented North America with a more insidious (and for a long time, indefensible) threat.
—Barry Scott Zellen, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2026
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Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
At the time of its signing in 2010, it was seen by arms control advocates as a way to move the world away from the risk of nuclear disaster via fewer intercontinental ballistic missiles, bomber planes and long-range weapons on submarines.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 5 Feb. 2026
Fans should savour the glamour of intercontinental trips, however, as, barring a minor miracle, Spurs’ fixture list will be significantly less glitzy next term.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
But by the late 1950s, ICBMs emerged – and these deadly intercontinental ballistic missiles presented North America with a more insidious (and for a long time, indefensible) threat.
—Barry Scott Zellen, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intercontinental
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Fittingly, another coach showcases the completion of the transcontinental railroad at the 1869 Golden Spike Ceremony.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
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The menus will debut on select international and transcontinental flights in American’s Flagship First and Flagship Business cabins, with domestic First Class service added in April.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The international tournament returns Wednesday, with 20 teams competing in a format similar to the FIFA World Cup, with a group stage starting in Asia, followed by knockout rounds and the championship game at LoanDepot Park in Miami.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Most recently, during January’s anti-government protests, the authorities killed thousands of protesters and plunged the entire country into international isolation with an internet blackout.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Intercontinental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercontinental. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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