as in to escort
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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Recent Examples of convoy
Emily D'alessandro, CBS News, 25 Dec. 2021
There are two types of pieces—armies and fleets—which can typically only do three things: move, hold still, or support another piece to move or hold (fleets can also convoy with armies to move them across bodies of water).
—William Herkewitz, Popular Mechanics, 29 Sep. 2020
Eyad Kourdi, CNN, 21 Sep. 2024
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A ‘Trump Train’ convoy surrounded a Biden-Harris bus.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2024
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Verb
New Glasgow's town crier James Stewart recounted the story: During World War I, Halifax ported ships that were getting ready to convoy across the Atlantic.
—Emily D'alessandro, CBS News, 25 Dec. 2021
There are two types of pieces—armies and fleets—which can typically only do three things: move, hold still, or support another piece to move or hold (fleets can also convoy with armies to move them across bodies of water).
—William Herkewitz, Popular Mechanics, 29 Sep. 2020
Noun
The security of humanitarian convoys has been an issue for aid agencies, with looting a frequent problem.
—Eyad Kourdi, CNN, 21 Sep. 2024
Related Articles Donald Trump ‘hates’ Taylor Swift after her endorsement of Kamala Harris
A ‘Trump Train’ convoy surrounded a Biden-Harris bus.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2024
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The new families, arriving in long columns of vans, coaches and trucks escorted by police cars, were greeted by red banners and traditional Tibetan dances, social media footage shows.Simone McCarthy, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Once at the Blood Center, I was escorted to a spacious donation room where two other donors were already hooked up to their blood machines.Pia Velasco, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
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When a flotilla of Russian warships passed close to South Florida’s shores Tuesday on their way to Havana, some Floridians were keeping close track, using services that allow the tracking of ships globally.Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 12 June 2024
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While we guests have been sleeping and dining on gourmet breakfasts prepared by our respective hosts—thank you, Babi—the entire Yacht Week flotilla has been cruising from Trogir to a secluded cove on the Adriatic Sea with the express purpose of creating Circle Raft.Rob Reed, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Despite being mentioned and thanked multiple times during the dinner, DiCaprio kept a low profile with a bodyguard who blocked unwanted conversations.Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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In October of that year, Brown and a bodyguard were accused of assaulting a man on a Washington, DC sidewalk.Elizabeth Wagmeister and Dan Heching, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
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Occupation, along with the repression and hardship that accompanied it, rallied new recruits to Hezbollah and other Lebanese armed political parties’ ranks.Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
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Perimenopausal symptoms begin when women reach their 40s, triggered by hormonal fluctuations and accompanied by irregular periods, brain fog, insomnia and hair loss.Akshay Syal, M.D., NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
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It's earned over 20,000 five-star ratings from happy shoppers and comes in 13 colors, from chic navy to khaki green.Esme Benjamin, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Burgundy aligns perfectly with this aesthetic and highlights the evolving trends in workplace fashion, where classic colors like black and navy are making space for new shades that allow working women to express a bit of their own personal style and personality.Jane Hanson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Bucky Irving opened the fourth quarter with a 14-yard run on third-and-2, then followed that with a 12-yard touchdown dash past six defenders for the Bucs’ first lead of the game, 17-13.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Ogles, a former mayor of Maury County and state director for the conservative group Americans for Prosperity, remains a staunch defender of conservative policies.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Natural Gas Services Group continues to focus on renting larger horsepower compressors and optimizing its existing fleet to improve profitability.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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China is the world’s second-largest domestic aviation market after the U.S. Boeing has said China will more than double its commercial airplane fleet and need 8,830 new planes by 2043.Reuters, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Mexican authorities stated that a National Guard patrol came under fire after encountering two suspicious trucks.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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With a squad of rebels fanned out to watch for army patrols or helicopters, the unit commander and I and a few others talked for four hours.Matt Thompson, SPIN, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Convoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convoy. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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