controller
Example Sentences
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“We’re going to be addressing that, because that was not good,” the air traffic controller responded.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
Less than two minutes later, the emergency vehicle en route to United 2384 requests permission to cross the same runway, via taxiway D. After a slight hesitation, the controller gives the green light.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
An air traffic controller was heard saying: "'Truck One, stop, stop, stop!" seconds before the crash.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
Second controller: "Man, that wasn't good to watch."
From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026
The vibrating shakes to a stop, like a PlayStation controller after a boss fight.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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