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Correcting An Expensive Mistake Designed as a new class of multi-mission stealth warships, the Zumwalt-class was meant to meet the congressional mandate for a warship that offered the naval fire support of a battleship.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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This photo obtained by AFP from the Iranian news agency Tasnim shows an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) boat allegedly taking part in an operation to seize ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, on April 21, 2026.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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The Savannah River is Georgia’s shipping gateway to the world, and state leaders want to expand it to accommodate larger ships and heavier cargo.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
20 May 2026
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But traders were cautious about jumping on a jolly bandwagon too soon.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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Less cash in reserve also raises the risk of a sharp drawdown, given that traders have less of a cushion in the event of a pullback.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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“Flagships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flagships. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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