Delta Force
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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However, this hearing was primarily about the events of this year – when Delta Force troops forcibly removed Maduro from Venezuelan soil in his pyjamas to face drug trafficking charges in New York.
From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026
The invitation reflects a head-snapping shift in relations between Washington and Caracas since US Delta Force operatives swooped into Caracas, seized president Nicolas Maduro and spirited him to a US jail to face narcotrafficking charges.
From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026
The unit flies missions for commandos such as the Green Berets, The Navy SEALs and Delta Force and is famous for its involvement in the raid that killed Osama bin Laden.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025
A decorated former Delta Force commander, Army Ranger and paratrooper with multiple tours in Afghanistan and Iraq, he was recently selected to lead the U.S.
From New York Times • Nov. 26, 2024
“Ever hear of Delta Force? It’s not just a TV show,” Biden said, referring to an elite Army Special Forces unit.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2024
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