Redstone

[red-stohn]

noun

1. a U.S. surface-to-surface ballistic missile powered by a single rocket engine.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Redstone¹

After Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama

Example Sentences

Former Paramount chair Shari Redstone recently signed on as chair of the Israel-based studio Sipur, which produced “Bad Boy,” in part because she wanted to stand up for the Israeli creative community.

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“People are afraid to use their voices,” Redstone said in an interview.

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“It’s disconcerting and troubling that the content coming out of Israel is being treated differently from any other country,” Redstone said.

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Bettag noted that even though former Paramount majority shareholder Shari Redstone was updated on “60 Minutes” stories amid the legal battle earlier this year, he believes the program retained its editorial rigor and independence.

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On Wednesday, longtime Paramount shareholder Mario Gabelli sued Redstone and Paramount, alleging the deal structure disadvantaged shareholders other than Redstone, who received a premium for her stock.

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