battleship

Example Sentences

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Her comments come as the US moves a second battleship into the region, and one day after progress was reported at US-Iran talks in Switzerland.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

The frigate's role was to act as a first line of defence by circling battleship HMS Warspite and it was expected that the sailors would sacrifice their lives.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

The author also points to recent failed large defense programs, such as the canceled Constellation frigate program and the troubled Zumwalt-class destroyer program, suggesting the battleship initiative will likely be canceled before construction begins.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2026

Pearl Harbor effectively ended the battleship era for the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2026

The roof of the apartment building loomed below him like the prow of a battleship.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan