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axe





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It reports that persistently high fuel prices are forcing carriers to cut flights, axe costs and delay payments on leased aircraft.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

A crash axe is usually kept in the cockpit in case of emergencies.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

“Grateful to pick up the axe, and honored by the fans who made this story legendary.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026

Ole Miss is far from the only institution with an axe to grind with Kiffin.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026

Gimli was wandering about, tapping the stone here and there with his axe.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien


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