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helicopter

[hel-i-kop-ter, hee-li-] / ˈhɛl ɪˌkɒp tər, ˈhi lɪ- /
NOUN
aircraft
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In hardest-hit Sarangani province, some areas remain accessible only by helicopter while fears of aftershocks were slowing rescue efforts, local officials told reporters at a Tuesday briefing.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

According to Indian media reports, the crew was evacuated by helicopter operated by Omani authorities and taken to Masirah Island.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

When the police arrived, he fled his vehicle, escaped from the highway, and ran through our neighborhood while the police pursued by car, helicopter and on foot.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

His experience as a Navy helicopter crewman should help.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

They would have to wait for someone in a boat or a helicopter to rescue them.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret




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