B-1
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of B-1
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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They join a fleet of US military planes now stationed at the base after a B-1 Lancer bomber arrived on Friday evening, followed by two more on Saturday.
From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026
B-1, B-2 and B-52 bombers have also attacked Iran from overseas bases.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
If you get an offer for a full-time job, you can apply for a B-1 work visa/permit.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 22, 2025
Two B-1 Lancers took off from Dyess Air Force Base in Texas on Thursday and flew near Venezuela, though they remained in international airspace, according to a U.S. official and flight tracking data.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025
The Pentagon's budget more than doubled from 1981 to 1986, as America added new nuclear missiles, the Trident nuclear submarine, and the B-1 nuclear bomber.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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