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tarmac

[tahr-mak] / ˈtɑr mæk /


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Even further away, road workers were laying new tarmac and buses were running as if nothing out of the ordinary was happening just a short distance away.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 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

When they walked from the military transports, some of them knelt on the tarmac and kissed the ground.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 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

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

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu




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