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parachute

[par-uh-shoot] / ˈpær əˌʃut /




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The fixture is dubbed as the most lucrative game in world football, with promotion worth a minimum of £200m in broadcast revenue and parachute payments.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

In January, they rolled over another loan to take in their last remaining parachute payment to June 2027.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

“I was a jump master who became in charge of the parachute troopers,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

The parachute system, in my opinion, is one of the most important systems on the spacecraft.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

It’s like looking up and seeing the material of your parachute fray and flutter.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri




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