icebreaker

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Recent Examples of icebreaker Three of the vessels — the cutter Bristol Bay, ported in Detroit; the tug Neah Bay, ported in Cleveland; and the Canadian icebreaker Samuel Risley — were on the scene Saturday. David Andreatta, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025 China and Russia recently incorporated interests in Antarctica into their national security strategies, and China has invested in an icebreaker fleet and the construction of satellite ground stations on the continent that could be repurposed for military applications. Michael Albertus, Foreign Affairs, 4 Mar. 2025 China is facilitating this by strengthening cooperation with Russia on research and commercial activities, as well as by increasing China's national icebreaker capacity. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025 Under her leadership, there were also persistent delays and cost overruns in acquiring essential platforms, including icebreakers and helicopters, that the official said undermined Coast Guard capabilities in the Arctic and other strategic regions. Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 6 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for icebreaker
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Noun
  • The slow cooker does most of the work, but patience is needed for this recipe. get the recipe 15 of 15 Beef Tamale Pie Skillet suppers always hit the spot, and our Beef Tamale Pie is something special.
    Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The marquee sign is alone in the large parking lot that once held scores of cars belonging to local families, perhaps here for a Friday or Saturday supper.
    Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 21 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Others were structures not intended for residential use but which had been cleverly repurposed, such as an industrial barge turned houseboat in Paris.
    Amy Astley, Architectural Digest, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Naval News reported that the ships could potentially link up with a landing barge's stern, enabling the rapid transfer of tanks and other vehicles.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Add ginger to stir-fry recipes, soups, smoothies, sauces, or teas. 2.
    Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2025
  • There are Basquiat ski helmets, Basquiat wristwatches, and a Basquiat candle, which smells of ylang-ylang and smoked tea.
    Zach Helfand, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • And Elon Musk’s AI Chatbot Grok, in response to Rupar’s video, passionately defended the veep against the liner allegations, responding to multiple comments on X (a.k.a. Twitter).
    Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Environmental advocates say liner systems can fail when damaged by earthquakes or extreme heat.
    Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • There will also be the regular parties and schmoozing: a cigar and chocolate social hosted by National Committeeman Shawn Steel, a book signing by potential gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton, and Saturday-night receptions hosted by the two candidates for party chair.
    William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
  • In a recap posted to her socials, the rapper was greeted by the school’s marching band and cheerleaders, the Yellow Jackets, and immediately danced along with them.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The Russian captain of a cargo ship that crashed into a U.S. fuel tanker in the North Sea, appeared in a British court where he was charged with manslaughter and gross negligence.
    Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Russian remanded in fatal sea collision LONDON -- The Russian captain of a cargo ship that collided with a U.S. tanker last week appeared in a U.K. court Saturday where he was remanded in custody over the death of a crew member, who is missing and presumed dead.
    Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • What's next: Sens. Mike Lee and John Curtis, both Utah Republicans, want the option to build warships and major components overseas, in NATO countries and friendly Indo-Pacific areas (think Japan or South Korea).
    Colin Demarest, Axios, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Take away the living quarters, corridors, ventilators, ladders, access ways, and work spaces, and a warship can be shrunk to a remarkable degree.
    David Szondy, New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • These figures were celebrated during a symposium on Tuesday afternoon at Florida Atlantic University hosted by Project Opioid, a nonprofit aiming to bring together business, faith, education and philanthropic leaders to solve the overdose and substance abuse crisis.
    Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
  • This symposium will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Valparaiso University’s Harre Union, Ballroom A, 1700 Chapel Drive, Valparaiso.
    Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025

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