fighter

Example Sentences

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An experienced fighter stood a good chance of making it to the next bout.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

"Lauren has to prove herself against Pineiro - who is a phenomenal fighter," said Shalom.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

A search-and-rescue operation was underway for the crew of a U.S. jet fighter that went down over Iran, The Wall Street Journal reported.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

On Friday, American officials scrambled to mount a search-and-rescue operation for the crew of a downed jet fighter before Iran could reach any potential survivors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The fighter planes started firing their guns, and more and more aircraft joined the fray, until there were nine Soviet fighter pilots battling forty Luftwaffe aircraft.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein