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helicopter

[hel-i-kop-ter, hee-li-] / ˈhɛl ɪˌkɒp tər, ˈhi lɪ- /
NOUN
aircraft
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Army Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz, according to the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The annual AeroWomen event was run by helicopter firm Leonardo, and focuses on helping people find their way into the industry.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

A helicopter was used to reach the patient and allow paramedics to provide urgent medical care.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The helicopter hovered, waiting for the polar bear to pass out.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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