flotilla

as in convoy
a group of small ships a colorful flotilla of boats

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Recent Examples of flotilla This was the third stop of the Russian flotilla, sent by the country's Pacific Fleet, during its long-distance deployment, which commenced in early October. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 When a flotilla of Russian warships passed close to South Florida’s shores Tuesday on their way to Havana, some Floridians were keeping close track, using services that allow the tracking of ships globally. Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 12 June 2024 While we guests have been sleeping and dining on gourmet breakfasts prepared by our respective hosts—thank you, Babi—the entire Yacht Week flotilla has been cruising from Trogir to a secluded cove on the Adriatic Sea with the express purpose of creating Circle Raft. Rob Reed, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 The courts have refused because the families of those aboard the Mavi Marmara and the IHH—the group that organized the flotilla and that has been accused of having ties to al Qaeda—have refused to drop them. Michael J. Koplow, Foreign Affairs, 29 June 2016 See all Example Sentences for flotilla 
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Noun
  • On Monday, Russian convoys could be seen traversing the coastal highway to Hmeimim.
    Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The committees aim to establish secure aid convoys, which often face challenges such as looting, hoarding and profiteering in their efforts to deliver humanitarian supplies to Palestinians facing the risk of famine.
    Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The airline industry’s global fleet is aging, a result of the severe supply chain issues that are plaguing the industry.
    Ted Reed, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • United States satellites spotted a fleet of Chinese warships transiting a major waterway in the Western Pacific Ocean, following a three-day large-scale war game around Taiwan.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The annual Christmas parade is filled with marching bands, floats decorated by local businesses, and, of course, Santa.
    Trudy Haywood Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Following Milwaukee's traditional Juneteenth Day parade and festival on King Drive, Summerfest will host an opening ceremony at Maier Festival Park with Northcott Neighborhood House, which organizes the Juneteenth parade and festival.
    Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
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  • Jillian Sander, vice president of wholesale for True Classic, said the Target assortment is centered around T-shirts and includes a short-sleeve classic crew in five colors: black, white, navy, carbon and military green.
    Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Choose from classic black or classic navy in sizes XS to 3X. AirEssentials Wide-Leg Pant The only thing better than an AirEssentials Half-Zip is a matching set that includes the AirEssentials Wide-Leg Pants, which are on sale in clover, fuschia, and light heather gray.
    Carly Totten, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
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  • The pace is often as stately as the procession of a feudal lord—the series is almost top-heavy with its immensely detailed sets and costumes.
    Tom Gliatto, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Established in 1882, it had been led by a procession of luminaries: Hans von Bülow, Arthur Nikisch, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Herbert von Karajan, Claudio Abbado, Simon Rattle.
    Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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  • The last thing the State Department needs is another armada of consultants descending on Foggy Bottom with fancy slide decks full of new ideas about how the department should look.
    William J. Burns, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2020
  • The development of this corridor would also allow China to circumvent the Strait of Malacca in the face of the formidable armada that the United States and its allies are building.
    Maria Fantappie, Foreign Affairs, 22 Mar. 2023

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