warships

Example Sentences

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He sends warships to distant waters—the intended object of the message shrugs.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Beijing's comments came after the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier and its escort warships entered the Caribbean Sea, the military's Southern Command said on Wednesday.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Italy said it was sending two warships closer to the Gulf but would only deploy them as part of an international mission in case of a lasting truce in the region.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

The oilers that transfer fuel, food and other supplies to conventionally powered warships also can be vulnerable to attack, providing another benefit to nuclear-powered ships, Clark said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

So the Astrea, and some four hundred other vessels, started in a vast convoy, guarded by British warships.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham