amphibious capability

collocation in English

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amphibious
adjective
uk
/æmˈfɪb.i.əs/us
/æmˈfɪb.i.əs/
of or relating to a type of animal that lives both on land and ...
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capability
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti/us
/ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/
the ability to ...
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(Definition ofamphibiousandcapabilityfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Will we acquire newamphibiouscapabilityor merely refurbish existing capability?
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We certainly intend to keep up ouramphibiouscapabilityto a high and effective level.
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Nothing has happened over recent years to diminish the importance ofamphibiouscapability.
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There is a case for having a strongamphibiouscapability.
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We have anamphibiouscapabilityalready, without the helicopter carrier; the question is whether a carrier would provide a viable improvement in that capability.
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We are, however, currently examining the provision of futureamphibiouscapabilityonce the ships come to the end of their planned lives.
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We are investing heavily in ouramphibiouscapability.
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The announcement ensures that there will be a long-term continuation of theamphibiouscapability.
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On the southern flank we have seen the withdrawal of our entireamphibiouscapability.
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We were left in no doubt about the overwhelming political and military importance of ouramphibiouscapability.
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We expect to take a decision on futureamphibiouscapabilityin the middle of next year.
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That is a succinct and proper assessment of the ability of and need for anamphibiouscapability.
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We shall be able to maintain theamphibiouscapabilitybecause we shall be re-elected at the next general election.
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We will complete the modernisation of ouramphibiouscapability.
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It is a small investment, but it will ensure and greatly enhance ouramphibiouscapability.
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We plan to retain a substantialamphibiouscapability.
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This country'samphibiouscapabilityis not in doubt.
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Amphibiouscapabilityis something in which we are at the moment well engaged.
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It provides a firm future for theamphibiouscapability.
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As for theamphibiouscapability, we feel that that is of great potential importance.
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