aircraft carrier

Example Sentences

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Germany, which does not have an aircraft carrier or its own nuclear arsenal, has been looking for a more conventional ground-based fighter.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The French wanted a "small, light fighter" that could take off from its Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, whereas the Germans wanted a bigger jet that could offer "air superiority", said Rusi's Christoph Bergs.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

There are new ways to experience some of New York’s most iconic spots, from Central Park to an aircraft carrier.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Normally that’s a recipe for trouble, but the aircraft carrier known as the U.S. economy shows little sign of taking on water.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

Pushing the raft, he figured, was about like trying to push an aircraft carrier.

From "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen