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flotilla

[floh-til-uh] / floʊˈtɪl ə /
NOUN
small fleet
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The U.S.’s most advanced aircraft carrier is in the region, along with a flotilla of warships and a force of Marines.

From The Wall Street Journal

A flotilla of 10 ships waited at the seaside resort of Pefki, near the northern tip of Evia, ready to evacuate more residents and tourists if needed, a Coast Guard spokeswoman told the Associated Press.

From Washington Post

Coast Guard said it is aware and will monitor the flotilla.

From Seattle Times

Fans on all types of aquatic devices — paddleboards, kayaks and all sizes of boats — created a flotilla traffic jam on Lake Union.

From Fox News

Department of Homeland Security is warning organizers planning to launch a flotilla next week from South Florida to waters near Cuba that they could risk breaking the law.

From Seattle Times