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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

At the start of the month, Starmer said four additional jets would be sent to Qatar following the deployment of the Royal Air Force's joint UK-Qatari Typhoon squadron in January.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

They brought in a squadron of French-made Dassault Mirage F1 and Russian Sukhoi Su-22 fighter-bombers in 1991.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

He did not tolerate sadness or regret over a move in any member of his family, just as he did not tolerate poor morale among Marines in his squadron.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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