piloted

Example Sentences

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Specifically, he posted an A.I.-generated video of a fighter jet, piloted by himself in a literal crown, dropping human excrement onto the crowds.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

The 27-year-old, who admitted to having piloted the vessel, appeared at Canterbury Crown Court on Tuesday.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

A former Cuban spy who infiltrated a group of Florida anti-communist exiles in the 1990s told AFP that Havana's fatal shootdown of two planes piloted by the activists set the stage for devastating US sanctions.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

The Ukraine war involves remotely piloted systems, electronic warfare, layered air defenses and relentless adaptation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

In addition, Truman has piloted productions of Les Miserables and Rent for Music Theatre International and in November will present a pilot for a school edition production of Spring Awakening, also for MTI.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove