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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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Several of his players are already accustomed to some altitude from playing for clubs in Johannesburg, at 5,751 feet.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

So far, though, the SpaceX AI play is getting a lot less altitude than its rockets.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Most climbers rely on supplemental oxygen at this altitude, and even then mountaineering experts advise against staying in the zone for more than 20 hours.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

This extra resistance can gradually alter satellite trajectories and cause some spacecraft to lose altitude faster than expected.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

“You’re going to want to get some altitude first.”

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston




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