naval academy

Example Sentences

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Despite the protests, a wing of Senn was converted to a naval academy in 2004; it moved to a standalone building in 2019.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2023

But Ulriksen, of the naval academy, said the distinction between Russian civilian and military ships is narrow and the reported research vessels could fairly be described as “spy ships.”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 22, 2022

Wearing a headscarf to hold back her flowing white curls, the 57-year-old nurse said Vladimir had recently graduated from a local naval academy.

From Reuters • May 23, 2022

Harry Setyawan, who had started his sailing career on the Nanggala after graduating at the top of his class from the naval academy, was aboard.

From New York Times • Apr. 24, 2021

My mother used to say if he applied himself, he could get into the naval academy.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings