grounding
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President Ferdinand Marcos also said that grounding planes due to a shortage of fuel is a "distinct possibility" after some of the country's airlines were told that they cannot refuel their jets abroad.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
She has chronicled the major U.S. airlines since 2018, most recently focusing on how they've navigated major crises such as the grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX and the global coronavirus pandemic.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
What’s Next: Deutsche Bank research analysts wrote that if fuel prices remain elevated for the next several months, airlines will begin cutting off-peak flights and grounding less fuel-efficient aircraft.
From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026
Life has also provided grounding and a wider lens.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026
She kept grounding the ball into the net.
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
