helicopter

Example Sentences

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"The helicopter is expected to carry out targeted water drops on the Elan Valley wildfire during the next few hours to extinguish or lessen the impacts of the fire," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

“At least a police helicopter is identifiable,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Berdymukhamedov touched down at the ceremony in a white helicopter, where a traditional carpet was laid out across the tarmac.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

The impact of the death of Vichai - in a helicopter crash outside Leicester's stadium following a draw with West Ham - cannot be underestimated and is one the Foxes are still recovering from.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

But the holes were too small and the rotors were too loud, and a few minutes later, the helicopter thundered away without even knowing they were there.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz