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Recent Examples of submarine
Dino Grandoni, Anchorage Daily News, 26 May 2023
According to prosecutors, the card contained restricted data about submarine nuclear reactors.
—Robert Legare, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2021
Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Using a variety of weapons, Ukraine has sunk around 25 Russian ships and submarines.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 21 Nov. 2024
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The results are submarine fields of potato-size mineral deposits called polymetallic nodules.
—Dino Grandoni, Anchorage Daily News, 26 May 2023
According to prosecutors, the card contained restricted data about submarine nuclear reactors.
—Robert Legare, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2021
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City Deep-Sea Explorer Submarine Kit Everything builders age 7 and up need to have an underwater adventure is in this cool Lego set, which includes a deep-sea submarine, drone, diving suit, and six explorers.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Using a variety of weapons, Ukraine has sunk around 25 Russian ships and submarines.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for submarine
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Biscayne National Park Only five percent of this national park is on land—the rest is underwater.Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
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The map, developed by researchers at Climate Central, uses advanced predictive modeling to show which areas could be underwater by 2050.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Six more torpedoes struck the ship, ripping its port side open.Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
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Collectors can also bid on pocket watches recovered from the Lusitania, the British ocean liner that sank after being hit by a German torpedo in 1915.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
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Their small aquatic habitat started shaking only two minutes later.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 12 Dec. 2024
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Experience the benefits of aquatic activities in a fun and friendly environment.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Japanese Defense Ministry said the Russian sub and rescue towboat did not sail into Japan's territorial waters or conduct any dangerous behavior during the passage but briefly entered Japan's contiguous zone before reaching the .Ryan Chan, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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Since then, the streamer reset and Disney’s focus on profit over subs progress has changed Choi’s focus.Sara Merican, Deadline, 27 Nov. 2024
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Roberts received a hero’s welcome and was given a special honor award from Naha Mayor Satoru Chinen.Mike DiGiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Penny, 26, emerged as a hero on the right after he was charged with second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide last year in the death of Jordan Neely, who died after Penny placed him in a chokehold for six minutes during a May 1, 2023 struggle on the floor of a subway car.Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Submarine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/submarine. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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