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squadron

[skwod-ruhn] / ˈskwɒd rən /
NOUN
military unit
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“The arrival of our squadron dispelled the danger.”

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Then, he reveals that they’re just one squadron in the never-ending war for liberation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

The other was bestowed on a 100-year-old Navy pilot who led his squadron to victory in a 1952 Korean War aerial battle against an overwhelming enemy force that remained secret until 2002.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

Britain, too, has sent a squadron of Typhoon jets to the region "to boost regional security".

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

“You men,” he began, “now have the privilege of serving under the meanest, toughest, screamingest squadron commander in the Marine Corps.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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