parachute drop

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an act of dropping supplies or people from an aircraft using a parachute

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  • The soldiers were preparing for a night parachute drop behind enemy lines.
  • We watched a massive parachute drop of food and medical supplies over the disaster area.
  • The training exercise includes a low-altitude parachute drop into the target zone.
  • Weather conditions forced the cancellation of the scheduled parachute drop.
  • Each parachute drop requires precise coordination between the pilot and the jumpmaster.
  • Historians studied the records of the largest parachute drop in military history.
  • The humanitarian agency organized a parachute drop for the isolated mountain village.
  • I was nervous during my first parachute drop, but the experience was exhilarating.
  • Advancements in technology have improved the accuracy of every parachute drop.
  • A successful parachute drop depends heavily on favorable wind speeds.