manned

Example Sentences

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CBS News reported that the possible indictment would focus on the 1996 downing of two civilian planes manned by anti-Castro pilots, citing US officials familiar with the matter.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Jeremiah manned the phone “like a secretary,” took notes and relayed them during commercial breaks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

It shovels more money at commercial robotic landers to assist in these manned missions, which seems only sensible in light of the stunning advances in artificial intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Members of the Cambridge University Space Flight Society said the "incredible" expedition was the first of its kind they had seen in their lifetimes, with the last manned moon mission being 1972.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

"We've never had a manned ship controlled remotely before. But okay, go on."

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir