naval

Example Sentences

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Iran, after the U.S. and Israeli strikes on its naval assets, went for an asymmetrical approach which relies on land-based antiship missiles, drones and swarms of small attack craft.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Alcatraz was originally a naval defence fort, before being converted first to a military prison and then to a federal prison in the 1930s after being taken over by the Department of Justice.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Fact: The speed, power, and precision of U.S. air and naval power is indeed something to behold.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

On Saturday, the USS Tripoli, a naval warship, arrived in the Middle East carrying about 3,500 sailors and Marines and a transport of fighter planes.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

As a naval officer, Dr. Kane had trained to be a leader.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock