escorting

Example Sentences

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Navy began escorting commercial ships through the strait.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Coberg admitted to escorting Iza and the victim the next day to a shooting range in the basement of Iza’s mansion and leaving the two alone.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

Asked when the US Navy would start escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, Trump told reporters on Friday: "It will happen soon."

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Even with additional warships, U.S. forces won’t begin escorting vessels until the threat from Iran is reduced, the officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Soon a nervous-looking woman with an explosive mop of carrot-red hair—Meggot—was escorting him belowdecks and smearing a thick, green ointment onto his hand, which cooled it and eased the pain.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman