Delta Force
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The invitation reflects a head-snapping shift in relations between Washington and Caracas since US Delta Force operatives swooped into Caracas, seized president Nicolas Maduro and spirited him to a US jail to face narcotrafficking charges.
From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026
"This was a military action involving Delta Force, involving the army, apparently involving thousands of troops, involving at least 150 military aircraft, perhaps involving dozens of ships off the coast of Venezuela and South America."
From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026
The unit flies missions for commandos such as the Green Berets, The Navy SEALs and Delta Force and is famous for its involvement in the raid that killed Osama bin Laden.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025
“Ever hear of Delta Force? It’s not just a TV show,” Biden said, referring to an elite Army Special Forces unit.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2024
More glaringly, the Army Rangers described on the raid actually played a supporting role to commandos from Delta Force, which Barber never mentions.
From New York Times • Jul. 26, 2023
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