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Recent Examples of air-cushion vehicle
That's what an air-cushion vehicle rides on.
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Wallace Cloud, Popular Mechanics, 25 Feb. 2021
Wallace Cloud, Popular Mechanics, 25 Feb. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for air-cushion vehicle
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Future efforts to meet its obligations may include selling certain aircraft, real estate and excess airport gate capacity, Spirit stated in SEC documents.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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One million or more spectators are expected along the lakefront Aug. 16-17 to watch demonstrations by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team and a variety of other civilian and military aircraft.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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In 1967: Israeli fighter jets and torpedo boats attacked allies on the USS Liberty, a U.S. Navy research ship collecting intelligence near the Sinai Peninsula, amid the Six-Day War between Israel and neighboring Arab nations Egypt, Syria and Jordan.—
The Arizona Republic,
The Arizona Republic,
7 June 2024
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In the late nineteenth century, for instance, France’s navy sought to counter British naval supremacy by investing heavily in submarines and torpedo boats.—
Julia Ciocca,
Foreign Affairs,
6 Apr. 2021
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Here's what to know about air taxis possibly coming to Texas: What is Wisk's autonomous air taxi?—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Virgin Is Partnering With Joby Back in March, Virgin Atlantic had announced its partnership with Joby, the electric air taxi startup attracting serious investment from both the automotive and aviation industries.—
Jennifer Leigh Parker,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The PT boat became the bomber squadron of 15 bombers and their crews that Bentsen commanded at age 23.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Kennedy's inauguration featured a replica of the PT boat that the new president served on during World War II.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
14 June 2025
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At the time, Wei was a petty officer who held a security clearance and worked as a machinist’s mate aboard the USS Essex, an amphibious assault ship.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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In the case of Leviathan, the ship’s architecture was by Lateral Naval Architects and Oceanco, exterior design by Oceanco, and interiors by Mark Berryman Design.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
11 Aug. 2025
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Finally, another unique nature adventure near Naples is an airboat tour of the Everglades.—
Amy Bentley,
Oc Register,
23 July 2025
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Dufrene’s airboat tours have drawn the attention of not only Del Rey but also other celebrities.—
Maddie Garfinkle,
People.com,
18 July 2025
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With a range of 46 miles, the SDBs give the A-10 a standoff capability, which may seem ironic for a close air support plane.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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From left: Baby Bear waits at the airfield next to a private plane; and stands with a volunteer sat on the floor.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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Other modes of delivery have included sled dogs, mules, reindeer and hovercraft, but the agency’s most transformative upgrade occurred in 1918 with the development of airmail at a time when airports were still a budding concept.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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This kart racing game took some big swings, with the ability to drive a car, hovercraft, or airplane, a story mode, and some fantastic multiplayer modes.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Air-cushion vehicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/air-cushion%20vehicle. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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