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escort

[es-kawrt, ih-skawrt] / ˈɛs kɔrt, ɪˈskɔrt /




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It has also had to reposition the USS George Washington vessel and its escort warships to the Persian Gulf from Japan—thus removing the Navy’s only aircraft carrier in the Pacific.

From Slate Aug. 31, 2026

The strategists said it’s unclear that the U.S. administration will want to maintain a permanent Middle East naval escort service that’s been helping more oil get out — “a critical unknown at this juncture.”

From MarketWatch Aug. 28, 2026

"This is the first time we have seen maritime militia escort a research vessel in Taiwan's waters," Wang said.

From Barron's Aug. 27, 2026

They came in small groups, some under military escort, blue and white Israeli flags fluttering from their cars as they passed Palestinian villages and farmlands.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

“I know you will. You and Quinton were so close—I’m thankful you’re taking the time to escort Amari on her first day.”

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston

Maybe threatening to attack is enough of a deterrent, and maybe military escorts are effective, Mills said.

From MarketWatch Sep. 17, 2026

SoFi Stadium aced the physical infrastructure with working elevators, wheelchair escorts and accessible seating with clear sightlines on every level.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

When she’s youthful, Sophie catches the eye of a handsome, richly dressed stranger who gallantly escorts her away from two men harassing her on the street.

From Salon Aug. 4, 2026

Many of the ships have sailed with escorts from the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

Mrs. Scatcherd escorts the couple out the door, Dutchy trailing behind.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline

He said, ‘Hold on,’ walked up to the same maitre d’, they exchanged a few words, and then we were escorted to one of the best window tables in the house.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

Generally speaking, however, tanker convoys, escorted by air and sea by the U.S. military, do the perilous transit through the Strait of Hormuz to the Gulf of Oman.

From MarketWatch Sep. 17, 2026

The research vessel was escorted by a Chinese coast guard ship and a fishing boat that is part of China's maritime militia, Wang said.

From Barron's Aug. 27, 2026

It said soldiers eventually stopped Sukkot and escorted his group out of Madama after reporting the incident to their commanders.

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

White and Smith went and got Blackie and escorted him into the room.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

The U.S. military has been escorting some ships through, including oil tankers, to try to limit the impact on global energy prices.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

Nearby hangs Rockwell’s famous 1964 oil painting showing marshals escorting 6-year-old Ruby Bridges to an integrated school.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

Police began escorting residents and campers back to properties and campsites to collect personal belongings on Sunday.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

Nagraj, 46, managed the paid caregivers working at his in-laws’ house while coordinating doctors’ appointments for his father-in-law, and escorting him to them.

From MarketWatch Jun. 23, 2026

From their vantage point, the children could make out the khaki uniforms of American soldiers escorting women and children onto the ships.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh




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