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naval history. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Balanea, Carnus -- which he calls the naval station of Aradus -- Enydra. From Wordnik.com. [History of Phoenicia] Reference
My father had obtained a degree at Delft in naval engineering. From Wordnik.com. [Gerardus 't Hooft - Autobiography] Reference
An officer in German naval uniform struggled up and called out. From Wordnik.com. [Kingdom of the Blind] Reference
Our worthy friend, Admiral Fleming, of Cumbernauld House,87 was in naval command. From Wordnik.com. [The Autobiography of Liuetenant-General Sir Harry Smith, Baronet of Aliwal on the Sutlej, G. C. B.] Reference
They might be interested in naval nuclear reactors, which use highly enriched uranium. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » GOP Congressmen Say That ‘Everyone’ In Congress ‘Would Agree That Iraq Was A Mistake’] Reference
During World War II, he served in naval intelligence in the China-Burma-India theater. From Wordnik.com. [Phillips Talbot, witness to history in India and Pakistan, dies at 95] Reference
French fleet in the Basque Roads is one of the greatest feats in English naval history. From Wordnik.com. [By Conduct and Courage A Story of the Days of Nelson] Reference
It was about this time that the name of Erich Raeder became better known in German naval circles. From Wordnik.com. [Graf Spee]
Not long ago, I noticed an analogy drawn between a certain naval engagement and that of Trafalgar. From Wordnik.com. [The Qualities Which Go To Make A Good Citizen of the Empire] Reference
Smith-Hutton is identified as the naval attaché in Thomas G. Mahnken, Uncovering Ways of War, pp. From Wordnik.com. [Human Smoke] Reference
The facts may be different, count them as you will in naval fleets, public debt or balances of trade. From Wordnik.com. [A British fleet with no aircraft carrier. Unthinkable!] Reference
There are plans to install a statue of Nelson Mandela to join English naval hero, Lord Horatio Nelson. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Apr 17, 2004] Reference
Also, "Losing ones bearings" is a reference to direction, mainly used in naval verbage from years ago. From Wordnik.com. [Blitzer: Was Obama taking aim at McCain's age?] Reference
To do so, it was necessary to transfer missile boats from the main naval bases in the Mediterranean to the Red Sea. From Wordnik.com. [Aaron Ciechanover - Autobiography] Reference
It is a natural thing, therefore, that we shall have been slow at the task of taking up our position in naval matters. From Wordnik.com. [Three Imperial Topics: Imperial Ignorance; Imperial History; Imperial Unity] Reference
Begin naval blockade of Iran NOW – then go for the worthless head of the Islamic Fascism in Tehran and CUT IT OFF ps. From Wordnik.com. [Ron Paul on Iran and Energy Policy « Antiwar.com Blog] Reference
He resigned as a protest against the increase in naval expenditure which his colleagues in that Liberal Government proposed. From Wordnik.com. [Disarmament] Reference
This prohibition from the Queen prevented, perhaps, what would have been the most remarkable exploit in English naval history. From Wordnik.com. [English Seamen in the Sixteenth Century Lectures Delivered at Oxford Easter Terms 1893-4] Reference
During the war six million men passed through South African ports in naval convoys while their ships were repaired, refueled and equipped. From Wordnik.com. [Forgotten Nation . . . Forgotten Heroes - A South African Remembers] Reference
Moscow announced renovation had begun on the Syrian port of Tartus to provide Russia with its first long-term naval presence on the Mediterranean. From Wordnik.com. [Alex Jones' Prison Planet.com] Reference
She called the naval exercises starting Sunday a demonstration of US resolve to defend its ally South Korea, where it has 28,500 troops stationed. From Wordnik.com. [The Sydney Morning Herald News Headlines] Reference
The manner in which, almost single-handed, he scattered the French fleet in the Basque Roads is one of the greatest feats in English naval history. From Wordnik.com. [Condemned as a Nihilist A Story of Escape from Siberia] Reference
She called the naval exercises starting Sunday a demonstration of U.S. resolve to defend its ally South Korea, where it has 28,500 troops stationed. From Wordnik.com. [canada.com Top Stories] Reference
We pass thus hastily over the so-called naval operations on Lake. From Wordnik.com. [The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 (of 2)] Reference
I recall a naval aviation officers seminar, called Tailhook, in the 80s. From Wordnik.com. [The Volokh Conspiracy » Are Democrats Short-Sighted on Judges?] Reference
Norden was equally angry and called the naval staff ungrateful bunglers. From Wordnik.com. [Expedition to Earth]
I don't mind naming a naval officer who had a great deal to do with it, Capt. From Wordnik.com. [The British Navy] Reference
Missouri prepared to launch Tomahawk missiles and provide on-call naval gunfore support. From Wordnik.com. [Conservapedia - Recent changes [en]] Reference
The long-leaved pine supplies what is known as naval stores both to the United States and Europe. From Wordnik.com. [Resources of the Southern Fields and Forests, Medical, Economical, and Agricultural. Being also a Medical Botany of the Confederate States; with Practical Information on the Useful Properties of the Trees, Plants, and Shrubs] Reference
Finally, I had occasion recently to call the naval Public Affairs office on a matter of mutual interest. From Wordnik.com. [A losing battle] Reference
True Blue was taken one evening to the play, but, unfortunately, what was called a naval drama was acted. From Wordnik.com. [True Blue] Reference
I don’t know whether there is some more specific use in naval law, but a white flag does not mean complete surrender. From Wordnik.com. [The Volokh Conspiracy » Greenwald and Gaza] Reference
Russia hints it will back Iran sanctions calls naval guided missile destroyer yesterday in defiance of the international. From Wordnik.com. [WN.com - Articles related to New IAEA chief shoots from the hip on Iran (News Feature)] Reference
It may be said, that as the Noble Lord was so unfit for the military department, the naval was the proper place for him. From Wordnik.com. [Memoirs of the Life of the Rt. Hon. Richard Brinsley Sheridan — Volume 02] Reference
According to tradition, the place had, indeed, a kind of naval origin. From Wordnik.com. [The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 13, No. 80, June, 1864] Reference
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