helicopter

Example Sentences

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Speaking at a rally on Friday, Trump said "we're like pirates" as he described an earlier helicopter raid on an oil tanker under the blockade.

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

She had disappeared from an Indigenous community camp called Old Timers late on Saturday night, sparking a vast, days-long search on foot, horseback, and by helicopter that gripped much of the country.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Officers deployed a helicopter and set up a perimeter to track down the suspects, and eventually found them hiding in someone’s backyard.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

They initially intervened to help seven people who got into difficulty while climbing into the boat in the Wimereux area, including a woman who lost consciousness and had to be evacuated by helicopter.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

The boys helped pull each other to their feet, and Owen spun around, searching the dark clouds for the helicopter.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz