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vessels



NOUN
flotilla
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At the same time, it has quietly continued guiding commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, using jet fighters and helicopters to defend ships against Iranian missiles and drones, U.S. officials acknowledged this week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Next, it is seeking a site for a “next-generation” shipyard it will call “Port Alpha” to build larger vessels and further scale production, according to a spokeswoman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The court was played drone footage of both vessels the defendants admitted steering.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

US forces have disabled eight vessels and redirected 134 others since initiating the blockade on 13 April, according to Centcom.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

If So-and-so’s blood pressure was high, she should be given hawthorn to stabilize the collagen and dilate the coronary blood vessels.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover




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