in a/the fleet

Frequency: 8.825.4 per million words

used to indicate inclusion within a group of ships or vehicles

fleetPREPOSITION

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in a/the

Examples (10)

  • There were over 500 ships in the enemy fleet.
  • The newest destroyer in the fleet was commissioned last month.
  • Every vessel in the fleet must undergo regular maintenance.
  • The submarine in the fleet was equipped with advanced sonar.
  • She served as a communications officer in the fleet for five years.
  • The flagship in the fleet led the formation during the exercise.
  • Three aircraft carriers in the fleet were deployed to the Pacific.
  • The oldest ship in the fleet was finally decommissioned.
  • Admiral Johnson commanded all operations in the fleet.
  • Each captain in the fleet received new tactical instructions.