1
obsolete
: of or relating to ships or shipping
2
a
: of or relating to a navy
b
: consisting of or involving warships
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As promised by Toussaint at Deadline’s SXSW London Studio last week, episode 1 features a spectacular naval battle scene in which his character comes up against arch enemy, female admiral Sharako Lohar (Abigail Thorn).
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 June 2026
Furthermore, Iran has yet to make major concessions related to its nuclear capabilities and desire to manage naval navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 10 June 2026
Trump has sought to pressure Iran into a deal by imposing a naval blockade on its ports and vessels.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Three years later, he was designated as a naval aviator.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 June 2026
Furthermore, Iran has yet to make major concessions related to its nuclear capabilities and desire to manage naval navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 10 June 2026
Trump has sought to pressure Iran into a deal by imposing a naval blockade on its ports and vessels.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Three years later, he was designated as a naval aviator.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
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“Naval.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naval. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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naval
adjective
na·val
ˈnā-vəl 
: of or relating to a navy or warships
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