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tarmac

[tahr-mak] / ˈtɑr mæk /


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He was forced to use the plane's own staircase, only to step out onto the tarmac rather than a red carpet, prompting speculation of a snub.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Zambada said Guzmán López forced him onto the plane and then delivered him to FBI and Department of Homeland Security agents waiting on the New Mexico tarmac.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

As the US and Iranian delegations left Pakistan, Munir was once again on the tarmac to see off the visitors.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

United Airlines Flight 2384, scheduled to depart at 9:15 p.m., circles the tarmac for over an hour, according to Flightradar24 data.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

As I follow him to a waiting car, I scan the tarmac.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu




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