carrier

Example Sentences

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"We are going to build an aircraft to succeed the Rafale. It must be capable of carrying out missions and operating from an aircraft carrier," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The carrier initially agreed to pay the government $18 billion over the life of its contract, which runs to 2042, to lease spectrum for FirstNet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

A "dark" vessel -- usually a tanker or cargo carrier -- deliberately disables or manipulates transponders in a bid to go undetected by public tracking systems like Kpler's MarineTraffic.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Meanwhile, smaller carriers like Qantas' budget carrier Jetstar is cutting back some New Zealand.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Running low on fuel, Stockdale headed back to his carrier, the Ticonderoga.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin