aircraft carrier

Example Sentences

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Normally that’s a recipe for trouble, but the aircraft carrier known as the U.S. economy shows little sign of taking on water.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

The logistical surge appears to be a stream of Boeing C-17 military transport aircraft making their way to the region, alongside the addition of a third aircraft carrier.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

Bush aircraft carrier had arrived in the Middle East, bringing the number of the massive American warships operating in the region to three.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

It deployed two warships, including an aircraft carrier, for relief operations.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Pushing the raft, he figured, was about like trying to push an aircraft carrier.

From "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen