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Recent Examples of air-cushion vehicle
That's what an air-cushion vehicle rides on.
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Wallace Cloud, Popular Mechanics, 25 Feb. 2021
Wallace Cloud, Popular Mechanics, 25 Feb. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for air-cushion vehicle
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Radar altimeters measure the distance between an aircraft and the ground, while barometric altimeters use air pressure to estimate altitude.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
1 Aug. 2025
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Several more sectoral tariffs may be introduced pending Section 232 Commerce Department investigations, such as on semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, critical minerals, and commercial aircraft and engines.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
1 Aug. 2025
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In 1967: Israeli fighter jets and torpedo boats attacked allies on the USS Liberty, a U.S. Navy research ship collecting intelligence near the Sinai Peninsula, amid the Six-Day War between Israel and neighboring Arab nations Egypt, Syria and Jordan.—
The Arizona Republic,
The Arizona Republic,
7 June 2024
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In the late nineteenth century, for instance, France’s navy sought to counter British naval supremacy by investing heavily in submarines and torpedo boats.—
Julia Ciocca,
Foreign Affairs,
6 Apr. 2021
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Air traffic control systems for air taxis will need to be established.—
The Detroit News,
Chicago Tribune,
30 July 2025
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In just the last 3 months, air taxi hopefuls Lilium Air Mobility and Volocopter filed for insolvency.—
Brian Foley,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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The PT boat became the bomber squadron of 15 bombers and their crews that Bentsen commanded at age 23.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Kennedy's inauguration featured a replica of the PT boat that the new president served on during World War II.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
14 June 2025
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Two environment groups on Wednesday announced their intent to sue the federal government for failing to protect whales off California’s coast from fatal ship strikes.—
Sharon Udasin,
The Hill,
31 July 2025
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The brand has worked on several high-profile legacy ship restoration projects, such as the Cynara, a 96-foot classic yacht built by Camper and Nicholson in 1927 that was expertly restored in Japan in 2021, reinforcing its anchor positioning in the classic sailing sector.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
31 July 2025
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The potential environmental hazards also bleed into other aspects of Everglades life, including a robust tourism industry where hikers walk trails and explore the marshes on airboats, said Floridians for Public Lands founder Jessica Namath, who attended the protest.—
Makiya Seminera,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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After the plane went down, nearby residents assisted authorities in their rescue and recovery efforts with airboats, the sheriff's office said.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2025
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In 1943: Operation Gomorrah began as British and U.S. planes bombed the city of Hamburg, Germany, day and night.—
DAILY BRIEFING,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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From sightseeing to sitting on a plane, these are the wool socks that impressed us most with a high-quality feel and comfortable fit.—
Lauren Breedlove,
Travel + Leisure,
24 July 2025
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Other modes of delivery have included sled dogs, mules, reindeer and hovercraft, but the agency’s most transformative upgrade occurred in 1918 with the development of airmail at a time when airports were still a budding concept.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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This kart racing game took some big swings, with the ability to drive a car, hovercraft, or airplane, a story mode, and some fantastic multiplayer modes.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Air-cushion vehicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/air-cushion%20vehicle. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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