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June 11th, 2002
FLOTILLA
A fleet of ships or boats; a navy organizational unit consisting of two or more squadrons of small warships.
Usage: Report on the India/Pakistan conflict, regarding Indian ships leaving Pakistani waters.
Source: Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Tenth Edition.
RIP-AND-GET FIRE
A fire that moves really quickly through an area, forcing firefighters to chase after it to get it.
Usage: Report on Colorado wildfires.
Source: Fox News reporter definition from interviewing firefighters.

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