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armada

[ahr-mah-duh, -mey-] / 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

The French armada was not simply a huge naval force.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler




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