air-cushion vehicles

plural of air-cushion vehicle

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Noun
  • From the Dallas Stadium, an unauthorized aircraft cannot come within three nautical miles or fly 3,000 feet ground-to-air.
    Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 26 June 2026
  • Additionally, 42 aircraft were lost or damaged, and 20 military installations were hit, leading to $29 billion in repair costs and an $80 billion supplement request.
    Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • The search spanned roughly 2,400 square miles and involved officials from the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Air Force who used three surface ships and 12 aircraft, according to the military.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • On July 4, the ships will participate in what organizers say will be the largest-ever flotilla of international tall ships and military vessels in New York Harbor.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • The show features displays of vintage tractors and engines along with tractor rides, wagon rides, exhibitors, food, live music and a daily parade.
    Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Although its rigid design hearkens back to the gargantuan airships of the early 20th century, Pathfinder 1 is almost completely different from any large airship that has flown before.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 25 Oct. 2023
Noun
  • However, when using vinyl liners, the seams between the sections of a liner can often be visible.
    Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Just be sure to look for liners topped with rust-resistant metal grommets, as a trail of rust streaking your liner is unsightly.
    Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2026
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“Air-cushion vehicles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/air-cushion%20vehicles. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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