amphibious
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Last Friday, US media reported that the president had ordered a Marine amphibious unit, which includes 5,000 soldiers and sailors, from Japan to the Middle East.
From BBC
French President Emmanuel Macron has sent eight frigates, two amphibious helicopter carriers and an aircraft carrier to the region and said some ships would be deployed near the Strait of Hormuz.
US media reported that the Pentagon has dispatched the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli and around 2,500 Marines to the region.
From Barron's
The forces being dispatched are able to conduct air attacks, sea-based amphibious assaults and special operations.
US media reports that amphibious ships carrying up to 5,000 Marines and sailors are now being sent to the Gulf, adding to that speculation.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
