skies
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That would represent a 2.2% increase over last year, when a record 119.7 million travelers hit the road or took to the skies for the holidays.
From Los Angeles Times
A TSA spokesman said that bonuses were awarded to officers who “went above and beyond their typical duties by delivering excellent service and keeping America’s skies safe.”
Depending on the exact location of the high, and the time of year, this can bring sunny skies that last several days.
From BBC
After significant rain in mid-October and mid-November, the skies have been dry in much of the state.
From Los Angeles Times
Other navies and defense companies, including the U.S., are rushing to develop such technologies in a bet that they can revolutionize underwater warfare in the way that aerial drones have in the skies.
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