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vertical

[vur-ti-kuhl] / ˈvɜr tɪ kəl /


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It generally supports fewer tropical storms and hurricanes in the Atlantic, because it can create strong vertical winds there that can tilt or tear those systems before they strengthen.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

San Jose-based Archer and Santa Cruz-based Joby both plan to offer a commercial air-taxi service using electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, or eVTOL.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

The three suburban counties of Boone, Kenton, and Campbell run in vertical slices, each taking part of the Cincinnati suburbs south of the Ohio River and running south through exurbs and eventually rural areas.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

Just like the tourists perched above, visitors in the boats below try to get the ultimate snap: the vertical landscape looming over the Yangtze River in shades of electric blue, magenta and red.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

He slides and blunders down a vertical part, finally stumbling out at the roadside.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell




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