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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

Check airplane seating plans on the AeroLOPA website or app, too.

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

As they loaded their bags into the cargo hold, Danny noticed it wasn’t the kind of airplane where they’d get flight attendants and movies.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Friday's four-hour ground stop was declared after maintenance work to upgrade an old copper wire to a high-speed fiber cable had caused "issues" with communication with airplanes and radar feeds.

From Barron's ● Nov. 14, 2026

More than 3,500 airplanes were in the air at the time.

From BBC ● Nov. 14, 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

Now she remembered that when the fog rolled over Barrow, airplanes were grounded, ships and boats had to be anchored, and even the two jeeps in town sat where they had stopped in the fog.

From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George


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