vessel
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The operation would pursue any Iranian-flagged vessel or any vessel attempting to provide material support to Iran, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Sri Lanka had allowed the Iranian vessel to dock at a north-eastern port on 5 March after hours of discussion, with its president saying they would "never hesitate to protect humanity".
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Reduced blood flow to the brain, which becomes more common with age, can also harm myelin and contribute to conditions such as cerebral small vessel disease and vascular dementia.
From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026
He has however ruled out vessel escorts under "bombings."
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
As powerful as the cumbersome vessel was, it was not the easiest ship to steer, which made it dangerous to operate in such a windy site so close to shore.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
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The Emancipation Proclamation (1862)
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