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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

In a video shared by the French president, armed naval officers could be seen boarding the tanker via a helicopter.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

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

From Salon • May 27, 2026

A video posted on the Citizen App shows a person being hoisted by a helicopter into the sky.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Harry Glicken stepped into the helicopter, and they took off.

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




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