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Will a US aircraft carrier be destroyed in combat before 2030?

4.1%chance

Authors:

NMorrison NathanpmYoung ForkLeaf

Opened:

Nov 10, 2023

Closes:

Dec 31, 2029

Scheduled resolution:

Jan 1, 2030

Spot Scoring Time:

Nov 13, 2023

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