parachute

Example Sentences

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“Anyone could be an enemy agent. Scouting the roads. Planning acts of sabotage. Did you hear that German troops parachuted into Holland disguised as nuns?”

From Literature

His father, who was a parachute instructor with the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

It will not be parachuted directly into the World Cup or the Premier League next season.

From BBC

So is the dearth of English Premier League winners down to lack of opportunity - or simply not being as good as those parachuted in from abroad taking the elite jobs?

From BBC

According to Hansen, the Alaska-based 11th Airborne Division - which includes two Arctic brigades capable of parachute or helicopter-borne missions - would be the "primary capability" in any invasion, "supported by Air Force and naval assets".

From BBC