air-cushion vehicles

plural of air-cushion vehicle

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Noun
  • All three nuclear powers have established their own nuclear triad, consisting of ICBMs, submarines armed with ballistic missiles and nuclear-capable aircraft, which ensure their forces can survive a first strike and retaliate, thereby deterring a nuclear attack.
    Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Officials say the aircraft can strike drug labs, clandestine airstrips, and vessels linked to trafficking networks.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • In terms of sheer number of ships, Beijing’s navy is now bigger than Washington’s and Chinese shipyards can churn out new builds at a far higher rate.
    Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
  • While those ships often have pools and spas, passengers won’t find the roller coasters, water slides and mini-golf courses common on larger vessels.
    Nathan Diller, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
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
  • Just be sure to look for liners topped with rust-resistant metal grommets, as a trail of rust streaking your liner can be very unsightly.
    Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025
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“Air-cushion vehicles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/air-cushion%20vehicles. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.

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