squadron

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

George’s response reached most colonists in early January, along with news that to start the new year, a royal navy squadron had bombarded Norfolk, then Virginia’s principal port, followed by fires that destroyed the city.

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2026

The Growler, which is flown by a Navy squadron nicknamed the “Zappers,” likely played a key role in Venezuela, where air defenses were quickly overwhelmed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

"We have more than a full squadron ready to go, ready to fight, ready to win, with more in the pipeline," he added.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025

He established a tradition that after a successful mission, each squadron would fly home together at a low height in an air-show formation.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein