Example Sentences

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Balogun ran onto the ball then turned on the jets, making a dash up the left wing before turning toward the penalty area and bending a pass toward Sergiño Dest in the six-yard box.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

US and German media reported that the cuts include a third of the 150 US F-16 and F-15 jets designated for NATO, plus refuelling and reconnaissance aircraft, bombers and drones.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

In late April, the Navy awarded the company a $105 million agreement to strap Blackbeard onto F/A-18 fighter jets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

It said the UK needed to move to "war-fighting readiness" and said billions should be spent on additional ammunition, next-generation fast jets, drones and new attack submarines.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Several jets of flames shoot outta the wall where the ladder is, scorching the metal frame.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas