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denuclearization

American  
[dee-noo-klee-er-uh-zay-shuhn, dee-nyoo-] / diˌnu kli ər əˈzeɪ ʃən, diˌnju- /

noun

  1. the act or process of denuclearizing.


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During a visit earlier this week to Pyongyang, Chinese leader Xi Jinping didn’t mention denuclearization publicly at all.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 10, 2026

The week before Israel's attack, Trump was pushing diplomacy ahead of another round of planned denuclearization talks in Oman.

From Salon Jun. 20, 2025

But even with such gestures, the summits ultimately failed to secure the denuclearization deal that many had hoped for.

From Los Angeles Times May 23, 2025

Meeting Wang bilaterally, Park asked for China to play a constructive role in persuading North Korea to halt provocations and take steps toward denuclearization, according to South Korean media.

From Seattle Times Nov. 25, 2023

North Korea returned to the Six-Party Talks in December 2006 and subsequently signed two agreements on denuclearization.

From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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