fighter

fight·er | \ ˈfī-tər

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Definition of fighter

: one that fights: such as

a(1) : warrior, soldier

(2) : a pugnacious or game individual

(3) : boxer entry 1 sense 1

b : an airplane of high speed and maneuverability with armament designed to destroy enemy aircraft

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the debate whether more fighters are needed to bring order to that war-torn country a program at the community center for training local youths as fighters

Recent Examples on the Web Tom Cruise stars as a fighter pilot sent to the rigorous Top Gun Naval Fighter Weapons School. — Jenna Ryu, USA TODAY, "Fourth of July from home? A guide to fireworks specials and holiday-themed movies and shows," 3 July 2020 If the embargo is lifted, the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency predicted in 2019 that Iran likely would try to purchase Russian Su-30 fighter jets, Yak-130 trainer aircraft and T-90 tanks. — Washington Post, "AP Interview: US envoy calls for Iran arms embargo renewal," 28 June 2020 Thornberry’s pushback bolstered a deluge of criticism coming from Democrats, who fumed that the siphoning for the wall would take away funds that were slated for fighter jets like the F-35, Navy ships and National Guard equipment. — Todd J. Gillman, Dallas News, "Trump’s diversion of Pentagon funds to US-Mexico border wall ruled unconstitutional," 26 June 2020 Abrams tanks and Bradley Fighting Vehicles were stationed on the National Mall, while a B-2 bomber, F-22 fighter jets, and other aircraft flew overhead. — Fredrick Kunkle, BostonGlobe.com, "‘Salute to America’ cost double the usual July 4 activities," 26 June 2020 The event is slated to include fighter jets thundering over the 79-year-old stone monument in South Dakota’s Black Hills and the first fireworks display at the site since 2009. — Stephen Groves, Anchorage Daily News, "Trump trip to Mount Rushmore draws fire from Native American activists," 25 June 2020 McGrath, a former Marine fighter pilot, is running as a centrist war hero, seemingly gift-wrapped with a shiny, blue bow. — Natalie Gontcharova, refinery29.com, "Voting In The Primaries Might Be The Only Way To Save Electoral Politics," 22 June 2020 The replica carries 16 mock-ups of fighter jets on its deck, according to satellite photos taken by Maxar Technologies. — Fox News, "Iran appears to build fake aircraft carrier as tensions with US grow," 10 June 2020 Brown, who was commissioned in 1984 as a distinguished graduate of the ROTC program at Texas Tech University, later became a commander of a fighter squadron. — Haley Victory Smith, Washington Examiner, "Air Force Gen. Charles Brown confirmed as first black military chief," 9 June 2020

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10 Jul 2020

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“Fighter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fighter. Accessed 11 Jul. 2020.

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