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airplane

[air-playn] / ˈɛərˌpleɪn /
NOUN
vehicle that transports cargo or passengers through the air
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"It's kind of like your child getting on an airplane and going across to another continent," she said.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

The distinguishing features of the Qatari airplane are its size, comfort, and the luxury of its interior furnishings, points Trump has gushed over.

From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2026

That doesn’t mean any of it is coming to an airplane or airport near you anytime soon.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

Feel how an airplane feels as it hurtles through windy skies at top speed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

“I was chief engineer on the paper airplane project.”

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein

The Brazilian company has already made a name supplying short- to medium-range airplanes flown mostly by regional airlines.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2026

It’s not just about attracting casual fans to watch the icon whose face adorns everything from airplanes to skin care products.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

The kinds of actuators currently made at scale in the U.S. are designed for airplanes or cars, experts say.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

The risk of even a partial shutdown is immense for Boeing’s core business of building passenger airplanes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

I loved having Grandmother or Mother read me stories in the dining room, or Papa seat me on his lap to do math problems or build airplanes at the kitchen table with Brother and me.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals


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