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Each missile is equipped with a single nuclear warhead, according to the Federation of American Scientists, but is capable of carrying two or three if necessary.
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Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Tech’s win forced the if necessary game three, winner-takes-all, must win scenario for the 2025 national title.
—Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Teams will be allowed to make a maximum of five substitutions in each match, as well as a concussion replacement if necessary.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 6 June 2025
Game 2 is Thursday and, if necessary, a deciding third game will be played Friday.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2025
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Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Tech’s win forced the if necessary game three, winner-takes-all, must win scenario for the 2025 national title.
—Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Teams will be allowed to make a maximum of five substitutions in each match, as well as a concussion replacement if necessary.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 6 June 2025
Game 2 is Thursday and, if necessary, a deciding third game will be played Friday.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2025
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“If necessary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/if%20necessary. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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