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helicopter

[hel-i-kop-ter, hee-li-] / ˈhɛl ɪˌkɒp tər, ˈhi lɪ- /
NOUN
aircraft
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The fire destroyed two structures — a cabin and an equipment shed — and forced the evacuation of 11 National Park Service employees, who were rescued by a Santa Barbara County Fire Department helicopter.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Boarding slow-moving tankers is relatively straightforward, and can be done from a fast boat or helicopter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

A bizarre pursuit unfolded along residential streets in Oceanside as a helicopter and half a dozen sheriff’s patrol cars chased a teen on an electric dirt bike.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

Videos from the scene appear to show a helicopter landing close to the Miami marina with emergency teams carrying at least one injured person on a stretcher.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

The way Guardian says helicopter makes me think Guardian does not appreciate how wonderful Fly is.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga




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