fighters

Example Sentences

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Its military is well-equipped with Western-made jet fighters and surveillance networks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

After Chad's air force began circling overhead on Friday, panic broke out, with both Boko Haram fighters and fishermen attempting to flee.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

“These days, fighters from special units of the air force are conducting special missions which could ignite the imagination,” said Bar, who ended his term as air force chief in early May.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

"I went up against one of the greatest fighters of this generation and I'm glad I have the experience of sharing the ring with him twice."

From BBC • May 7, 2026

All nine flight crews survived the June 2 battle, and while they’d been in the air they shot down four of the enemy fighters themselves.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein