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Recent Examples of flotilla
Israeli officials said the flotilla carried what amounted to less than a truckload of aid.
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Arkansas Online, 9 June 2025
In 2010, Israel attacked a flotilla traveling in international waters and carrying humanitarian supplies for Gaza, killing at least nine people and sparking a series of recriminations around the world.
—Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
But just days later, a Chinese naval flotilla began circumnavigating Australia, unannounced.
—David Pierson, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Ukraine operates a mixed fleet of drone boats, and an attacking flotilla could include low-cost expendable USVs carrying explosives, others with missiles, and others with torpedoes, while still others might be carriers with FPVs.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 9 June 2025
In 2010, Israel attacked a flotilla traveling in international waters and carrying humanitarian supplies for Gaza, killing at least nine people and sparking a series of recriminations around the world.
—Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
But just days later, a Chinese naval flotilla began circumnavigating Australia, unannounced.
—David Pierson, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Ukraine operates a mixed fleet of drone boats, and an attacking flotilla could include low-cost expendable USVs carrying explosives, others with missiles, and others with torpedoes, while still others might be carriers with FPVs.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flotilla
Noun
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Outside, dozens of protesters faced off against a convoy of federal officers who used gas canisters and flash-bang grenades to keep the crowd away from the former tomato farm.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
10 July 2025
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The United Nations has said at least 613 Palestinians have been killed close to the foundation's sites or around humanitarian convoys.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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The majority of its fleet is expected to have this feature by the end of July and all planes will in 2026.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 July 2025
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This means the country's Royal Air Force could join NATO's dual capable aircraft fleet, featuring jets certified to carry American tactical nuclear weapons as well as conventional bombs and missiles.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Choreographer Kenny Ortega shares that Broderick, who played the titular character in the 1986 cult classic, was nervous to film the famous parade scene.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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When the Germany international was pondering his next move after deciding to leave Bayer Leverkusen, he was blown away by the scenes at Anfield during the title celebrations and during the trophy parade when more than a million fans lined the streets of the city.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
Noun
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The pleated hem elevates it from a simple t-shirt dress, and the red, navy, and light blue options are classic Americana (and oh-so-perfect for summer)!—
Ivy Odom,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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Morgan Riddle, a social media influencer and partner of American tennis star Taylor Fritz, also styled a looked by Alessandra Rich, wearing white and navy polka dot coords.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 July 2025
Noun
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See the fans and family’s reaction to the funeral procession.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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Thousands of fans of Black Sabbath crowded the streets to honor the Prince of Darkness one last time during a funeral procession in Ozzy Osbourne's hometown of Birmingham, England on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.—
Joanna Moriello,
New York Daily News,
30 July 2025
Noun
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The potential death knell for an armada of space discovery missions has been reverberating not just across NASA, but also throughout the U.S. universities that help conceive or design these flights.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
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Deep in the seething, fecund Amazon jungle, a seeker finds wisdom, beauty, exciting new recipes, and inexhaustible armadas of biting insects.—
Olivia James,
Outside Online,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Flotilla.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flotilla. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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