in convoy
Frequency: 6.58.4 per million words
traveling together in a group for safety
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Examples (10)
- The trucks were driving in convoy.
- The ships sailed in convoy for better protection against pirates.
- Humanitarian aid must travel in convoy to reach the disaster area safely.
- We saw a long line of military vehicles moving in convoy along the highway.
- For security reasons, the presidential motorcade always proceeds in convoy.
- During the war, it was standard practice for supply ships to cross the ocean in convoy.
- A group of bikers rode in convoy to the charity event, creating an impressive sight.
- The order was given for all tanks to advance in convoy at dawn.
- To cross the vast desert, the tourist buses traveled in convoy with a support vehicle.
- The fleet will depart tomorrow, sailing in convoy through the treacherous waters.