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helicopter

[hel-i-kop-ter, hee-li-] / ˈhɛl ɪˌkɒp tər, ˈhi lɪ- /
NOUN
aircraft
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The operation, at the vacant St. Luke Medical Center in the 2600 block of East Washington Boulevard, included simulated gunfire, flash grenades and a military helicopter that hovered over the building.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Marshals to seize a company helicopter to help repay a separate loan of more than $10 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Coast Guard images showed the 67-year-old man had carved “SOS” into what looked like charred ground before being rescued by helicopter.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

A coastguard helicopter has also been involved in rescue efforts.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“But maybe the helicopter will hear it,” Owen told him.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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