commandos

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In January, US commandos launched a lightning-fast operation in Venezuela to capture President Nicolás Maduro - a longtime ally of Cuba - and bring him to New York to face drug and weapons charges.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Two army commandos were seen walking on either side of Aloka at the head of the quick-paced procession.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

The informant excused himself to head upstairs to retrieve the money, a signal for Haitian police commandos to storm in.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

To maintain the element of surprise, the Mexican commandos approached from above in helicopters, supported by surveillance from U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

We pay no attention to any of this, because Stephen is teaching me to see in the dark, as commandos do.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood