Example Sentences

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Of concern to the West is Russia's super-fast and highly manoeuvrable Avangard.

From BBC • Aug. 21, 2025

Despite being a high-sided vessel Glen Sannox is highly manoeuvrable and should be better able to cope with stormy weather conditions off Scotland's west coast.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2025

Adm Mike Mullen, former chair of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, rejected China's suggestion it might have blown off course, saying it was manoeuvrable because "it has propellers on it".

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2023

Like the Iskander, North Korea's latest missiles - including "hypersonic" weapons tested in January - are designed to be faster and more manoeuvrable than older weapons, enabling them to potentially evade missile defences.

From Reuters • Feb. 28, 2022

"It is something we have to take very seriously," he said, citing Russian investment in extremely long-range, high-speed, manoeuvrable missiles.

From Reuters • Dec. 1, 2021