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tarmac

[tahr-mak] / ˈtɑr mæk /


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Zambada said Guzmán López forced him onto the plane and then delivered him to FBI and Department of Homeland Security agents waiting on the New Mexico tarmac.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

Everything from tarmac protocols to the takeover of entire hotels is planned ahead.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Essayli's post included images of a woman presumed to be Mafi surrounded by security agents at an airport, a drone on tarmac and bundles of cash.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

As the US and Iranian delegations left Pakistan, Munir was once again on the tarmac to see off the visitors.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

When Darryl finally deposited Cap onto the tarmac beside Rain, she barely noticed him.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman




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