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amphibious

[am-fib-ee-uhs] / æmˈfɪb i əs /




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An amphibious stage may therefore have been a crucial bridge between aquatic and fully terrestrial environments.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 27, 2026

With no apparent results from bombing and blockade, Truman’s atomic option was largely driven by the alternative: an amphibious invasion of Japan’s mainland islands.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

Ortiz Canseco was reported missing from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage early Thursday morning.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026

Sailors and Marines are using landing and amphibious craft to deliver aid to the most affected coastal areas.

From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026

The only thing that broke the quiet was the roar of amphibious tanks.

From "Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two" by Joseph Bruchac




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