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
  • When bottom-pair defenders like Simon Benoit and Conor Timmins saw their games dip, Myers got the call.
    Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Spurs are struggling to cope with a long injury list, which includes first-choice defenders Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie, while illness affected the squad this week.
    Jay Harris, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of defenders
Verb
  • However, the surge in tourism often accompanies bustling crowds, especially in peak seasons.
    Jennifer Lee, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • This time around, Madea accompanies her friend Eileen (Anna Maria Horsford) to a small, rural town to visit the latter's daughter, Lacey (Tika Sumpter).
    Cydney Lee and Kevin Jacobsen Published, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of accompanies
Noun
  • Fishing fleets hailing mostly from East Asia and Europe are plundering the southwest Indian Ocean, which spans from Kenya to the South African coast and includes Madagascar's waters.
    Sira Thierij, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The industry’s growth is expected to continue as global market demand increases and the Chinese military expands its naval capabilities, including the size of its fleets, according to SCMP.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of fleets
Noun
  • Her bodyguards and parents followed behind.
    Bryan West, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Thompson was alone and did not have bodyguards, police said.
    Anthony Izaguirre, Chicago Tribune, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of bodyguards
Noun
  • While inaugural donations by companies are nothing new, observers suggest the cash, coupled with meetings at Mar-a-Lago, signal several leading technology businesses are trying to improve their standing with the president-elect.
    Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 22 Dec. 2024
  • But attacking players often experience lulls — just ask the three keen observers of this game picked out by the television cameras, all of whom must have nodded in appreciation of Sarr’s menacing performance.
    Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of observers
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