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airplane

[air-playn] / ˈɛərˌpleɪn /
NOUN
vehicle that transports cargo or passengers through the air
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"It's kind of like your child getting on an airplane and going across to another continent," she said.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

The distinguishing features of the Qatari airplane are its size, comfort, and the luxury of its interior furnishings, points Trump has gushed over.

From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2026

Boeing is investing heavily in airplane production as executives work to revive the company’s fortunes after the blowout of an Alaska Airlines door plug in 2024 exposed the U.S. jet maker to tighter regulatory scrutiny.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

Feel how an airplane feels as it hurtles through windy skies at top speed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

Dad bought me a model airplane from the gift shop, a real A-10 Thunderbolt.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff

During World War II, while working for the government, he had used multiple regression analysis—a means of statistical prediction—to try to devise two stronger alloys for use in military airplanes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

It’s not just about attracting casual fans to watch the icon whose face adorns everything from airplanes to skin care products.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

The kinds of actuators currently made at scale in the U.S. are designed for airplanes or cars, experts say.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

Soybean oil becomes biodiesel and aviation fuel, powering school buses and commercial airplanes.

From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026

Everyone is restless and chatting, signing one another’s yearbooks, paper airplanes soaring through the back rows, cell phones buzzing on tabletops.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day


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