fighter jet
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Japan is also developing a new fighter jet with Britain and Italy, and countries in Southeast Asia are reportedly interested in acquiring used Japanese submarines and warships.
From Barron's • May 3, 2026
Also at Monday’s briefing, Trump celebrated the dramatic rescue of the American officer whose fighter jet was downed by Iran last week.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 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
Not long after taking off, Powers noticed a Soviet fighter jet flying far beneath him.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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