commandos

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US news outlets reported that American commandos had deployed deep into Iranian territory to rescue the downed airman.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

A bunch of green onions left half-charred on the grill outside one of the smaller cabins suggested the arrival of the Mexican commandos coincided with a carne asada cookout.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

After American commandos whisked former President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, out of the country last month, Delcy Rodriguez, the vice president, was left in charge as interim president.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

The commandos question them briefly but make no arrests.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

They wore black jeans and T-shirts, with black grease paint on their faces like commandos.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan