escort

Example Sentences

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“In the short term, navies are not expected to escort merchant ships,” Larsen wrote.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Macron said France was preparing an international mission to escort ships through the Strait—but only once the conflict eases.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

That said, Draper said that right before Season 1 of “Mormon Wives” dropped on Hulu in September 2024, she was given “proof” that Ngatikaura had been using an escort service in Texas.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

President Donald Trump has repeatedly urged other global powers to send warships to escort convoys of tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for the world's oil and liquefied natural gas supplies.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

“It’s not much to look at,” my escort acknowledged, as if reading my mind.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse