Soviets

British

/ ˈsɒv-, ˈsəʊvɪəts /

noun

the people or government of the former Soviet Union

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During the Cold War space race with the Soviets, the point of getting to the Moon was almost entirely geopolitical.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Mounted on rail lines, the missiles could be moved about to evade detection by the Soviets.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

In reality, the Soviets turned out to have just four ICBMs.

From Slate • Feb. 3, 2026

Europe enjoyed US protection from the Soviets for decades and according to some remains indispensable to Washington because of its geographical location as the gateway to Eurasia.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

Chess watchers seem to agree that it was likely the Soviets had colluded, on some level, at Curaçao.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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