aircraft carrier

Example Sentences

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"We are going to build an aircraft to succeed the Rafale. It must be capable of carrying out missions and operating from an aircraft carrier," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The US Navy's most advanced aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R Ford, arrived in Croatia for repairs on Saturday after a fire on board injured sailors and caused significant damage.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

The USS Gerald R. Ford may break a post-Vietnam record for the longest aircraft carrier deployment, which means higher maintenance bills.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Mr. Trump this weekend complained on Truth Social about a fake video of the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier “burning uncontrollably in the Ocean.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

This gave it a short runway above the mud—almost like taking off from an aircraft carrier.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein