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helicopter

[hel-i-kop-ter, hee-li-] / ˈhɛl ɪˌkɒp tər, ˈhi lɪ- /
NOUN
aircraft
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The UK ministry of defence said a British helicopter had "provided tracking and monitoring in support of the French operation to board the tanker Tagor".

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The cost of a medevac helicopter was in the tens of thousands of dollars.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

In another document the unnamed "senior U.S intelligence officer" provided his first-hand account of seeing phenomena from a military helicopter in 2025 at a location listed as "western United States".

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Police, who responded to the incident by helicopter, also said it was likely an accident.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

As he turned the helicopter toward safety, Cairns paused to listen to his radio.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone




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