fighters

Example Sentences

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At the same time, it has quietly continued guiding commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, using jet fighters and helicopters to defend ships against Iranian missiles and drones, U.S. officials acknowledged this week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

But for the first time, the evacuation order included the Christian quarter, in the city's north-west, where the military alleged that Hezbollah fighters were operating last week.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Airline boss Richard Molloy told national broadcaster RNZ that fire fighters had secured the plane to the ground.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Both fighters received treatment in the ring with Rozicki requiring oxygen before they embraced and raised their arms to a packed crowd who applauded their efforts at Bournemouth International Centre.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The chieftains applauded joyfully, but Odysseus spoke for all when he said they must first take their fill of food and wine, for fasting men made poor fighters.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton