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Recent Examples of hydrofoil
The hydrofoil board, favored by Tom Brady, seemingly defies gravity at speeds up to 25 mph, with or without waves.
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Lilian Raji, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Candela launched a ferry in Stockholm this year that uses a hydrofoil system suited for electrification.
—Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Salzmann and Podlipnik started by gradually adapting the concept of a hydrofoil to this very different use case.
—New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2024
This innovative craft combines elements of boats, hydrofoils and aircraft to create a unique and efficient mode of transport.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 20 Sep. 2024
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Lilian Raji, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Candela launched a ferry in Stockholm this year that uses a hydrofoil system suited for electrification.
—Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Salzmann and Podlipnik started by gradually adapting the concept of a hydrofoil to this very different use case.
—New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2024
This innovative craft combines elements of boats, hydrofoils and aircraft to create a unique and efficient mode of transport.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 20 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for hydrofoil
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hydrofoil
Noun
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Hip consumers looking for a spunky electric runabout should be satisfied with 308 horses and 214 miles of range.—
Peter Douglas,
The Mercury News,
24 Nov. 2024
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Bavarian Motor Works introduced the MINI Cooper SE in 2020, and the compact runabout has provided an attractive, fully electric option to motorists who value style and agility but don’t require a lot of driving range.—
Peter Douglas,
The Mercury News,
24 Nov. 2024
Noun
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His last on-screen appearance was in the hydroplane racing film Madison.—
Lydia Price,
People.com,
21 Dec. 2024
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Rain may cause tires to hydroplane at certain speeds, which means the vehicle is literally driving on water.—
Mark DeBruyckere,
The Arizona Republic,
6 June 2024
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The downtown area has what looks like an army of police in cruisers, on foot, and at the intersections of popular streets.—
Ira Porter,
The Christian Science Monitor,
6 Feb. 2025
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Hoffman’s cruiser struck the driver side door of the Mercedes before Bell tried backing out.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
3 Feb. 2025
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This kart racing game took some big swings, with the ability to drive a car, hovercraft, or airplane, a story mode, and some fantastic multiplayer modes.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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The group also deployed a hovercraft to Nashville and a K-9 search unit is en route.—
Tyler Palmateer,
The Tennessean,
20 Mar. 2024
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Maribel Merino Bernardo, 57, a Mexican national, drowned when the 25-foot cabin cruiser overturned on Jan. 25, sending more than 20 people into the water near the foot of Saratoga Avenue.—
Paul Sisson,
The Mercury News,
3 Feb. 2025
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One group was interdicted by U.S. Coast Guard near Hillsborough, Florida, along with two Bahamian smugglers in a 25-foot cabin cruiser and another in a vessel near Biscayne Boulevard by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Del Rey and Jeremy Dufrene, a captain of an airboat tour company, were filmed holding hands at the Reading Festival in England.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
Fox News,
29 Aug. 2024
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Del Rey, 39, and Jeremy Dufrene, a captain of an airboat tour company, reportedly tied the knot during a backyard ceremony in Louisiana on Sept. 26, according to Page Six.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
Fox News,
3 Oct. 2024
Noun
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In a video shared on social media, Newton, a participant on Special Forces‘ third season, can be seen standing on a moving speedboat besides an instructor, as a helicopter hovers above the boat from a short distance away.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
13 Jan. 2025
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When the speedboat neared the pearly shore, a crooked line of hotel staff dressed in white and navy began to wave.—
Mary Holland,
Robb Report,
20 Jan. 2025
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Regular ferries run to the Aran Islands from Doolin in County Clare and Rossaveel in County Galway for Irish culture and ancient sights, such as prehistoric forts and church ruins.—
Yvonne Gordon,
AFAR Media,
31 Jan. 2025
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According to Redwood City’s website, the goal is to begin construction on the ferry terminal and procure vessels by 2026.—
Ryan Macasero,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Hydrofoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hydrofoil. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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