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of or relating to a country's navy
a naval base
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Recent Examples of naval
And yet, the most gruesome naval battle in Westerosi history surely would have thrilled as a season finale.
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Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
What to read next The island was the site of a British naval hospital, built in 1711, which became a general hospital.
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Adrienne Wyper,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
The Battle of the Narrow Sea, one of the most epic, brutal, and bloody naval battles ever chronicled in the universe of A Song of Ice and Fire, is destined to leave an indelible mark on the history of Westeros.
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Francesca Pellegrini,
Vanity Fair,
22 June 2026
The Game of Thrones successor from executive producer and showrunner Ryan Condal was originally intended to include a massive naval battle at the end of its second season, but was forced to cut the sequence due to the writers’ strike of 2023.
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Josh Wigler,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
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Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
What to read next The island was the site of a British naval hospital, built in 1711, which became a general hospital.
—
Adrienne Wyper,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
The Battle of the Narrow Sea, one of the most epic, brutal, and bloody naval battles ever chronicled in the universe of A Song of Ice and Fire, is destined to leave an indelible mark on the history of Westeros.
—
Francesca Pellegrini,
Vanity Fair,
22 June 2026
The Game of Thrones successor from executive producer and showrunner Ryan Condal was originally intended to include a massive naval battle at the end of its second season, but was forced to cut the sequence due to the writers’ strike of 2023.
—
Josh Wigler,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naval
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Each incident remains under separate investigation by federal or military authorities, officials have said.
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Trump reiterated that military action remains on the table if Iran does not comply with their agreement.
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Harrison was slated to fight the returning Amanda Nunes — considered by many to be the greatest women’s mixed martial artist ever — in January before the injury.
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Kenji Tanigaki’s Hong Kong epic, which opens in American theaters today via Lionsgate Films, stars some of the world’s most talented martial artists fighting quickly as a steady camera follows, ditching any blurriness that might come from lesser hands.
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Participants in these programs should earn a career credential and a meaningful set of benefits — like tuition support, apprenticeship credits, or a wage subsidy that follows them into their first post-service job.
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The atmosphere is counter-service utilitarian, and there isn't a bar anywhere in sight.
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At the center is Russia’s Africa Corps, formerly Wagner Group — a mercenary network that has propped up President Faustin-Archange Touadéra’s government since 2018.
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But even measured in the most mercenary terms, using Medi-Cal funds to get Flores mental health care is a good investment.
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“Naval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naval. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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