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submarine

[suhb-muh-reen, suhb-muh-reen, suhb-muh-reen] / ˌsʌb məˈrin, ˈsʌb məˌrin, ˌsʌb məˈrin /


NOUN
sandwich
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG


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Researchers at Pew, for example, asked respondents in one survey if they were licensed to operate a type of nuclear submarine.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

Goodwin's mechanical engineering division is a key supplier of components to UK and US frigate and submarine programmes.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

Nearby were a Japanese Aegis destroyer, a South Korean tank-landing ship and a Canadian patrol submarine.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 1, 2026

These sacs act much like the ballast tanks of a submarine.

From Science Daily Jul. 27, 2026

He mentioned that he came home on a submarine.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple

Established in 1949, it was the test site for the world’s first reactors used in nuclear submarines and for civilian power.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

This includes Britain's Dreadnought programme, which is building the Royal Navy's next-generation nuclear deterrent submarines, and the Type 26 frigate programme, which is developing a fleet of advanced anti-submarine warships.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

The results may also apply to other demanding environments, including submarines, offshore oil platforms, and remote research stations.

From Science Daily Aug. 7, 2026

General Dynamics Electric Boat and HII Newport News Shipbuilding received a $76.6 billion deal for nine Virginia-class and five Columbia-class nuclear submarines that will be delivered by 2038.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

Now, as the four Soviet submarines set out on their mission, the effects of K-19 were still being felt.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

The historical odds will be against the Nets, who have been submarined by Durant’s January knee sprain, Harden’s February departure and Irving’s part-time availability because of his unvaccinated status.

From Washington Post Mar. 28, 2022

A strained shoulder capsule submarined his comeback hopes in 2019.

From Seattle Times Feb. 13, 2020

Theoretically, those Sunday figures could be submarined by a handful of meaningless rounds where Finau was never in the tournament mix.

From Golf Digest Feb. 3, 2020

Twice in the last six weeks, Johnson has submarined the Lakers by being out front without being up front.

From Los Angeles Times May 21, 2019

When "submarined" crews are rescued the sailors willingly give up their comfortable berths and do everything else in their power to make the shipwrecked mariners comfortable.

From Our Navy in the War by Lawrence Perry

The Cyclones shot 32% in the second half, submarining their own cause further by turning the ball over 18 times.

From Fox News Mar. 26, 2022

Quisenberry, a submarining closer with a world-class wit, won five Rolaids Relief Man awards for the Royals in the 1980s.

From New York Times Feb. 24, 2022

Chicago had the bases loaded with one out when submarining right-hander Tyler Rogers caught Willson Contreras looking at an 84 mph fastball on a 3-2 count.

From Seattle Times Sep. 12, 2021

Since 1995, patent terms last for 20 years from the date of application, making the submarining strategy impractical.

From Washington Post Aug. 6, 2021

But instead I am this sphere of darkness submarining through the halls.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan




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