fighter jet
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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"We had a good discussion this morning with the Chancellor and we have instructed our defence ministries to work on a number of areas, covering various topics –- not just the fighter jet," Macron said.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
The tower uses 33 colors across 300 panels, made from the same toughened plastic used for fighter jet windscreens.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
For nearly two days, the White House avoided press questions about the downed fighter jet, presumably to shut down any discussion of the rescue mission that was underway.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
The US military has rescued a missing crew member in a dramatic night-time mission after his fighter jet was shot down in a remote part of Iran.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
Alex took off like a fighter jet launched off an aircraft carrier.
From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers
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