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amphibious

[am-fib-ee-uhs] / æmˈfɪb i əs /




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Its emergence surprised naval analysts because it was bigger and more sophisticated than amphibious vessels the Chinese navy had begun receiving just two years prior.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

A third Marine Expeditionary Unit is preparing to deploy to the region this fall, a U.S. official said, signaling a continuing rotation of the amphibious units that operate from a group of warships.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026

That setting, combined with the animal's anatomy, suggests C. praecursor lived an amphibious, semi-aquatic lifestyle in humid habitats along the boundary between water and land.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 27, 2026

As part of its $115 million response, Mexico has deployed a fleet of specialized anti-sargassum boats, including two open ocean ships and amphibious vehicles, Naval Secretary Raymundo Morales said.

From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026

“You know, Dad,” Brinker broke in, “the Coast Guard does some very rough stuff, putting the men on the beaches, all that dangerous amphibious stuff.”

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles


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