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armada

[ahr-mah-duh, -may-] / ɑrˈmɑ də, -ˈmeɪ- /
NOUN
group of ships or aircraft
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An armada of monster-pirates, the Kakamora — think coconut-flavored Gremlins — are a hectic horde with nice textures when the camera holds on them for longer than two seconds.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026

Even before declaring war on Britain, the Spanish king sent an armada to defend his South American colonies and, ideally, seize those territories that belonged to Britain and its ally Portugal.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026

Even here in the relative safety of Annapolis, Maryland, an advancing armada of amped-up college kids overwhelms me.

From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2026

With Rhaenyra’s dragons on their side, the Velaryon armada should have the upper hand.

From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2026

Now that the Sixers alone knew the location of the Second Gate, they weren’t going to be stupid enough to reveal its location to the world by trying to barricade it with their armada.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline


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