paratroops
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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"They are redirected their paratroops and assault brigades to both the south and the east," she said.
From Reuters • Jun. 28, 2023
Small contingents of British troops, including marine commandos and paratroops, have already drilled with Japanese and South Korean forces this year.
From Washington Times • May 12, 2023
About 800 French soldiers, including hundreds of paratroops, took part in an operation that saw Timbuktu recaptured in January, part of an offensive to oust Islamist rebels from the north of the country.
From BBC • Dec. 23, 2013
A previous version of this article incorrectly said that U.S. paratroops from the 171st Airborne were deployed to the Baltic states before the war.
From Washington Post
At the airport across the Chattahoochee River in Alabama, five battalions of paratroops were waiting assignment.
From Earth Alert! by Neville, Kris
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