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flotilla

[floh-til-uh] / floʊˈtɪl ə /
NOUN
small fleet
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A flotilla of vessels were following the weakened animal at a distance, hoping to help guide it into the North Sea and toward the Atlantic Ocean, its natural habitat.

From Barron's

Avila was among the organizers of a flotilla that had tried to bring aid to Gaza last year despite a naval blockade.

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At the heart of it all, a flotilla of questions that begin with "what if?"

From BBC

The "Nuestra America" convoy, a flotilla of aid leaving Mexico, was delayed because of rough sea conditions but is expected to arrive in Havana's port on Monday.

From BBC

A flotilla from Mexico is also expected to reach Havana by the end of the week.

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