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helicopter

[hel-i-kop-ter, hee-li-] / ˈhɛl ɪˌkɒp tər, ˈhi lɪ- /
NOUN
aircraft
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Investigations are continuing into a helicopter crash in which three Royal Navy personnel died during a training exercise.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Overhead the police helicopter and drone monitored the scene.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

“He screams. He insults, He gets out of a helicopter, he says he has to have a Rolex, he talks about his wealth,” Fajardo said in a gathering with supporters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The UK ministry of defence said a British helicopter had "provided tracking and monitoring in support of the French operation to board the tanker Tagor".

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

But was it loud enough for the helicopter to hear over the sound of its own rotor?

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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