- present tense form of fleet (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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Some ships have also transited Hormuz undetected: There have been reports that some ships have turned off their GPS-like signals and transited incognito, either for safety or because they are part of so-called shadow fleets.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
But mining barons, whose operations have turned from true artisanal mining to multi-million dollar operations using large machinery and fleets of small planes, have adapted quickly.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
Some council members defended the robots, calling the ban a “knee-jerk reaction” as robot fleets have the potential to reduce road congestion and delivery costs, and present a chance to generate revenue from bot licenses.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
Armstrong said that Coinbase will adopt a flatter organizational structure, give managers more responsibilities and concentrate on “AI-native talent” who can manage fleets of AI agents.
From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026
The end of China’s treasure fleets gives us a clue.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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