escorting

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Navy started escorting commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump declared a pause on the “Project Freedom” activities, citing progress in a deal with Iran.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Early Thursday morning local time, the military said a Navy destroyer was escorting the Dorena off the west coast of India after foiling its attempt to escape and deliver its cargo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Coberg admitted to escorting Iza and the victim the next day to a shooting range in the basement of Iza’s mansion and leaving the two alone.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

Currently, not even the US Navy is escorting tankers through the narrow shipping lane.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

I tried to act like I couldn’t see other kids and Evelyn’s brothers watching my father taking my arm and escorting me like he was Nat King Cole, but I could feel them all watching.

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia