convoys 1 of 2

verb

Definition of convoysnext
present tense third-person singular of convoy
as in escorts
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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convoys

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noun

plural of convoy
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as in flotillas

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as in defenders

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  1. defenders
  2. accompanies
  3. fleets
  4. bodyguards
  5. observers
Noun
  • Within the portal’s first day, offers to talented defenders were rolled out in full force.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The San Diego Wave player was nominated for The Best FIFA Women’s Player Award, becoming only one of three defenders on the shortlist.
    Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of defenders
Verb
  • This piece on global food systems’ impacts on health and the environment is made 100% richer by the stunning photography that accompanies it.
    Michelle Weber, Longreads, 29 Nov. 2024
  • The staircase is adorned with steel finishes and integrates with the pink marble wall that accompanies it.
    Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of accompanies
Noun
  • As of June, Cruise was operating fleets in Dallas and Houston as well.
    Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Interconnected systems will prove crucial According to Wietfeld, ARX Robotics has developed a solution for existing legacy fleets within NATO’s armed forces—essentially an ‘Amazon Firestick’ for these older systems.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of fleets
Noun
  • Just the sight of armed bodyguards near an executive is enough to scare away potential attackers.
    Nathan Bomey, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Bobby Woods, who narrowly escaped the FBI raid on The Forge, is seen killing Rodney and his bodyguards moments after a news announcement that he’s been completely acquitted of any wrongdoing.
    Barry Levitt, TIME, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of bodyguards
Noun
  • But observers are still waiting for the announcement of specific policies, particularly any measures to significantly bolster consumption.
    Peter Catterall, Fortune Asia, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Moments after Mangione's identity was revealed by law enforcement, observers flooded his social media accounts to learn more about the suspect and potential reasons for the killing.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of observers
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