commandos

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Young’s team, the so-called Greek Desk, was comprised of fellow Ivy League archaeologists and Greek-American commandos.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

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

Medical staff at the main hospital in Galle said 32 rescued Iranians were still being treated under tight security provided by police and elite commandos.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 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