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submarine

[suhb-muh-reen, suhb-muh-reen, suhb-muh-reen] / ˌsʌb məˈrin, ˈsʌb məˌrin, ˌsʌb məˈrin /


NOUN
sandwich
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG


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Goodwin's mechanical engineering division is a key supplier of components to UK and US frigate and submarine programmes.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

Nearby were a Japanese Aegis destroyer, a South Korean tank-landing ship and a Canadian patrol submarine.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 1, 2026

Following both Resistance fighters and a U-boat submarine crew, the thrilling German show’s second season is finally available to stream in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

These sacs act much like the ballast tanks of a submarine.

From Science Daily Jul. 27, 2026

He also couldn't see the German submarine a quarter of a mile away from the shoreline.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple

The results may also apply to other demanding environments, including submarines, offshore oil platforms, and remote research stations.

From Science Daily Aug. 7, 2026

The Dreadnought-class submarines will replace the UK's four Vanguard-class vessels that have been in operation since 1992, carrying Trident missiles to provide a nuclear deterrent.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

The Navy called the contract for submarines a “once-in a generation recapitalization” of its current fleet.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

The Pentagon on Wednesday earmarked more than $120 billion for contractors to step up production of Patriot missiles and long-delayed submarines to support future combat operations.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

With the threat of Russian submarines in the area, most ships would probably detour to avoid us.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys

The historical odds will be against the Nets, who have been submarined by Durant’s January knee sprain, Harden’s February departure and Irving’s part-time availability because of his unvaccinated status.

From Washington Post Mar. 28, 2022

A strained shoulder capsule submarined his comeback hopes in 2019.

From Seattle Times Feb. 13, 2020

Theoretically, those Sunday figures could be submarined by a handful of meaningless rounds where Finau was never in the tournament mix.

From Golf Digest Feb. 3, 2020

Twice in the last six weeks, Johnson has submarined the Lakers by being out front without being up front.

From Los Angeles Times May 21, 2019

"It wouldn't surprise me," said Frank, "to get a flash any day that a ship had been submarined off the American coast."

From The Boy Allies with the Victorious Fleets Or, the Fall of the German Navy by Clair W. (Clair Wallace) Hayes

The Cyclones shot 32% in the second half, submarining their own cause further by turning the ball over 18 times.

From Fox News Mar. 26, 2022

Quisenberry, a submarining closer with a world-class wit, won five Rolaids Relief Man awards for the Royals in the 1980s.

From New York Times Feb. 24, 2022

Chicago had the bases loaded with one out when submarining right-hander Tyler Rogers caught Willson Contreras looking at an 84 mph fastball on a 3-2 count.

From Seattle Times Sep. 12, 2021

Wall’s health problems sabotaged the 2017-18 season, they are submarining the ongoing 2018-19 season, and now they threaten the 2019-20 campaign 10 months before it will officially begin.

From Washington Post Feb. 5, 2019

But instead I am this sphere of darkness submarining through the halls.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan




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