aircraft carrier

Example Sentences

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was on hand in Norfolk, Virginia to welcome home the largest aircraft carrier in the world, the US military said on X.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

The aircraft carrier has around 20 Rafale fighter jets and is escorted by several frigates.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Normally that’s a recipe for trouble, but the aircraft carrier known as the U.S. economy shows little sign of taking on water.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

The logistical surge appears to be a stream of Boeing C-17 military transport aircraft making their way to the region, alongside the addition of a third aircraft carrier.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

They parked an aircraft carrier battle group just offshore of Red Team’s home country.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell