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runway

[ruhn-wey] / ˈrʌnˌweɪ /


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There were a number of delays to arrivals and departures from Gatwick Airport on Wednesday, although it was not clear if these were connected to the earlier runway closure.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

But as the last of this summer’s trio of major animated films, the runway could be clear for the film to build steam.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

Gigi Hadid walking the outdoor runway in a black feather cocoon was a visual delight, with all looks showcasing flowing designs in a variety of textures and colours.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

They saw an opportunity to give Alfonzo some runway behind Dalton Rushing, with starting catcher Will Smith’s stay on the injured list expected to extend through the All-Star break.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 5, 2026

In seconds he was forty, fifty yards above the runway, dangling underneath the plane.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz

Since arriving late last week, U.S. military personnel have repaired and certified one runway at Caracas’s main international airport after both runways were damaged and part of the air-traffic control tower collapsed, U.S. officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

Satellite images show that runways and aircraft have been hit at more than a dozen locations, which experts say has helped to give the US complete control over Iranian airspace.

From BBC Jun. 11, 2026

Beyond the runways, the military aspect of the project remains largely secret.

From Barron's May 18, 2026

It feels less carefully constructed than slowly formed - shaped long before the runways and fashion campaigns, in a life far removed from the one she inhabits now.

From BBC May 9, 2026

But beneath the forest floor is a world honeycombed with the tunnels and runways of small mammals — whitefooted mice, voles, and shrews of various species.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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