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sloops

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plural of sloop

as in schooners

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Newell's tenure at Oceanco expands its collaborative ecosystem, with these innovative yachts set for the Monaco Yacht Show.

— Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Over 160 sailing yachts are expected to participate in the five-day event, many of which have never competed before.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2026

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With integrated air and missile defense, anti-submarine warfare capabilities, and long-range strike options, the GMF 140 is positioned as one of the most capable frigates in its size class.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026
Japan recently made major deals, including the joint development and transfer of 11 upgraded Mogami-class frigates to Australia.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of frigates

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Cord cutters can check out DirecTV, Fox One, Fubo, Hulu, Peacock, Sling, and YouTube TV for these games.

— Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026
The 14-story neo-Gothic structure (nicknamed the Jewelers Building) once housed five floors alone of diamond cutters, goldsmiths, and other jewelers, with the rest of the building dedicated to other places for wealthy Detroiters to splurge.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026

Definition of cutters

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Merchant galleons coursing into the port of Caldera would be groaning with cacao, tobacco, livestock and hardwoods, transported down by mule from the transit hub of Esparza in the mountain basin above.

— Donna Hardie-Scott, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
The Spanish, who had at first just flitted along the coast in their galleons, had begun marching inland and overland from Mexico with crosses and soldiers and soldiers’ families.

— Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of galleons

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The premium is well worth it for sunset views of the water and a front-row seat to the ferries, fishers, and sailboats passing through.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
Locals swam from the rocks as sailboats, ferries and small motorboats crossed the ship’s path.

— David Nikel, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

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