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altitude

[al-ti-tood, -tyood] / ˈæl tɪˌtud, -ˌtyud /
NOUN
height in the sky
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG
WEAK


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At a higher altitude, Mr. Hargis says, “there was a sense” after Ukraine “of ‘Now the world is dynamic, and we need to pay attention to it.’

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

ADS-B Out continually broadcasts an aircraft’s location, altitude, speed and identification number, giving air-traffic control better situational awareness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The aircraft is expected to fly at more than 630 mph at an altitude of about 43,000 feet, marking a major milestone in the program.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

“The altitude and conditions are different, but you have to love those big challenges. We’re really excited.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Prior to the clinic’s existence, acute altitude illness killed approximately one or two out of every 500 trekkers who passed through Pheriche.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer




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