helicopter
Example Sentences
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Police, who responded to the incident by helicopter, also said it was likely an accident.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Malone called the Coast Guard, which sent a helicopter to hoist the man up, he said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
The fire destroyed two structures — a cabin and an equipment shed — and forced the evacuation of 11 National Park Service employees, who were rescued by a Santa Barbara County Fire Department helicopter.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
Boarding slow-moving tankers is relatively straightforward, and can be done from a fast boat or helicopter.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
The helicopter landed and two DNR officers ran toward them with a bear-sized stretcher.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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