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helicopter

[hel-i-kop-ter, hee-li-] / ˈhɛl ɪˌkɒp tər, ˈhi lɪ- /
NOUN
aircraft
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President since 2024 following the death of his predecessor Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, Pezeshkian is seen as belonging to the more moderate wing of politics in Iran.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Because of cloud cover limiting movement by a helicopter, rangers traveled on foot to reach the hiker, who was lowered down to Lake Helen, according to the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

It took place shortly after he arrived by helicopter and was greeted to a guard of honour provided by Balaklava Company, 5th Battalion Royal Regiment of Scotland.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

His mother graduated in 1994 and flew helicopter missions in the Middle East.

From Slate • Jun. 24, 2026

In exactly three minutes a Marine helicopter set down on the grass.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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