naval academy
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of naval academy
An Americanism dating back to 1805–15
Example Sentences
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But Ulriksen, of the naval academy, said the distinction between Russian civilian and military ships is narrow and the reported research vessels could fairly be described as “spy ships.”
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 22, 2022
Wearing a headscarf to hold back her flowing white curls, the 57-year-old nurse said Vladimir had recently graduated from a local naval academy.
From Reuters ● May 23, 2022
Once in office, President Adams embraced Clay’s American System and proposed a national university and naval academy to train future leaders of the republic.
From Textbooks ● Dec. 30, 2014
Just 16 and recently released from a naval academy, Kenji Ekuan witnessed Hiroshima’s devastation from the train taking him home.
From New York Times ● Jun. 16, 2012
My mother used to say if he applied himself, he could get into the naval academy.
From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings
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