No. 3,374 in Dutch
kruisraketten
Cruise missiles.
In a sentence
De kruisraketten werden geplaatst om de internationale veiligheid te waarborgen.
The cruise missiles were deployed to ensure international security.
Here, 'kruisraketten' refers to the actual cruise missiles being discussed, emphasizing their function in security.
In de jaren '80 waren kruisraketten onderwerp van grote publieke demonstraties.
In the 1980s, cruise missiles were the subject of major public demonstrations.
In this sentence, 'kruisraketten' contextualizes the historical and political relevance of the term.
Sommige militairen beschouwen kruisraketten als een essentieel onderdeel van moderne oorlogsvoering.
Some military personnel consider cruise missiles an essential component of modern warfare.
Here, 'kruisraketten' is used to describe their strategic importance in a military context.
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