air cover
Americannoun
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the use of aircraft to protect ground or naval military operations.
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the protection given by such aircraft.
noun
Example Sentences
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Kharg Island, just 16 miles from the mainland, would require robust air defenses, likely including interceptor-equipped destroyers or sustained air cover.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
Smaller vessels such as destroyers and frigates would be best suited for the mission, which could also involve air cover from helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft, or both.
From Barron's ● Mar. 16, 2026
“It feels like what they are saying may simply be air cover as they are trying to get this deal through regulation,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 7, 2026
Meanwhile, Downing Street has said the UK had also offered "further defensive air cover" to Bahrain from four extra Typhoon jets that are being sent to Qatar.
From BBC ● Mar. 6, 2026
Our planes can't give air cover 'cause of the mist, snow, hail, gales.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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