destroyer

Example Sentences

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The U.S. has deployed a tremendous amount of combat power to the Caribbean, including its most advanced aircraft carrier, several Navy destroyers, F-35B fighter jets and MQ-9 Reaper drones, among other weaponry.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Navy’s current inventory includes about 287 ships, including destroyers, cruisers, aircraft carriers, amphibious ships and submarines.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the book, Sturgeon said she had endured a surge of "vile" abuse after Rowling posted a selfie in a T-shirt with the slogan: "Nicola Sturgeon, destroyer of women's rights".

From BBC

The former first minister also criticises her highest profile opponent on the gender issue, Harry Potter author JK Rowling, for posting a selfie in a T-shirt bearing the slogan "Nicola Sturgeon, destroyer of women's rights".

From BBC

The captain, 20 officers and 357 other crew were rescued by two Royal Navy destroyers and survived.

From BBC