as in to escort
to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship
will convoy the shipment to its destination in the war zone
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Emily D'alessandro, CBS News, 25 Dec. 2021
There are two types of pieces—armies and fleets—which can typically only do three things: move, hold still, or support another piece to move or hold (fleets can also convoy with armies to move them across bodies of water).
—William Herkewitz, Popular Mechanics, 29 Sep. 2020
Eyad Kourdi, CNN, 21 Sep. 2024
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A ‘Trump Train’ convoy surrounded a Biden-Harris bus.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2024
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Verb
New Glasgow's town crier James Stewart recounted the story: During World War I, Halifax ported ships that were getting ready to convoy across the Atlantic.
—Emily D'alessandro, CBS News, 25 Dec. 2021
There are two types of pieces—armies and fleets—which can typically only do three things: move, hold still, or support another piece to move or hold (fleets can also convoy with armies to move them across bodies of water).
—William Herkewitz, Popular Mechanics, 29 Sep. 2020
Noun
The security of humanitarian convoys has been an issue for aid agencies, with looting a frequent problem.
—Eyad Kourdi, CNN, 21 Sep. 2024
Related Articles Donald Trump ‘hates’ Taylor Swift after her endorsement of Kamala Harris
A ‘Trump Train’ convoy surrounded a Biden-Harris bus.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2024
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The new families, arriving in long columns of vans, coaches and trucks escorted by police cars, were greeted by red banners and traditional Tibetan dances, social media footage shows.Simone McCarthy, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Once at the Blood Center, I was escorted to a spacious donation room where two other donors were already hooked up to their blood machines.Pia Velasco, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
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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
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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
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Despite being mentioned and thanked multiple times during the dinner, DiCaprio kept a low profile with a bodyguard who blocked unwanted conversations.Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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In October of that year, Brown and a bodyguard were accused of assaulting a man on a Washington, DC sidewalk.Elizabeth Wagmeister and Dan Heching, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
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This time, a man wearing a gaiter that covered his nose and mouth was accompanied by three other individuals who appeared intimidating to Raimi.Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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Critical fire conditions, accompanied by high winds, plagued the California Bay Area, and a torrent of flood-inducing rain continued across the central U.S.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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It's earned over 20,000 five-star ratings from happy shoppers and comes in 13 colors, from chic navy to khaki green.Esme Benjamin, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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On Monday, the Spanish navy's transport vessel Galicia docked at Valencia's port, carrying Marines, helicopters, and trucks loaded with essential supplies of food and water.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Bucky Irving opened the fourth quarter with a 14-yard run on third-and-2, then followed that with a 12-yard touchdown dash past six defenders for the Bucs’ first lead of the game, 17-13.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Ogles, a former mayor of Maury County and state director for the conservative group Americans for Prosperity, remains a staunch defender of conservative policies.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Its series of demands included Kyiv cutting its army to a fifth of its size, reducing its fleet of ships, helicopters and tanks and banning it from weapons research.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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As a low-cost airline, Breeze offers value fares but with enhanced amenities on its brand-new Airbus A220 fleet.Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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Mexican authorities stated that a National Guard patrol came under fire after encountering two suspicious trucks.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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With a squad of rebels fanned out to watch for army patrols or helicopters, the unit commander and I and a few others talked for four hours.Matt Thompson, SPIN, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Convoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convoy. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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