naval

Example Sentences

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However, there are concerns in the Pentagon that a prolonged blockade would strain American warships and weaken the U.S. presence in other regions where American naval power is in demand, such as the Pacific.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

It isn’t clear at this stage how big a naval presence will be required to do this.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Meanwhile, the U.S.’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz probably means that the U.S. will “attempt to promote safe passage of vessels” by removing mines and providing naval escorts, according to Wizman.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

“But if the next step is a naval clash, attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure, or a widening of regional military operations, then the market will start to price a much more dangerous scenario,” she cautioned.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

The French armada was not simply a huge naval force.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler