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aviator

[ey-vee-ey-ter, av-ee-] / ˈeɪ viˌeɪ tər, ˈæv i- /


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In the video, the former Wham! frontman wore a leather jacket and aviator sunglasses while playing the guitar, as part of an attempt to reinvent his image.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, a French aviator and writer, explored love, loneliness and friendship through a fabulous tale for children that appealed to many adults as well.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

A few months later, the celebrated aviator Charles Lindbergh made camp in Lebec to test a glider in the mountain drafts.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 1, 2026

Naval Academy graduate, former naval aviator, trans activist and author who is now a resident of Canada — about what she is feeling as the holiday approaches.

From Salon Jun. 30, 2026

He pulled a flask of nectar from his aviator jacket and poured a little on Hazel’s hands.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan

Kush Desai, a White House spokesman, told AFP "Marine One flights are piloted by some of the best aviators in the world, and at no point was the president in harm's way."

From Barron's Aug. 5, 2026

Their families all paid tribute, while the military described them as "deeply capable and professional aviators" and "cherished members" of the Commando Helicopter Force.

From BBC Jun. 4, 2026

Trump highlighted the successful rescue of two U.S. aviators whose plane was shot down by Iran.

From Barron's Apr. 6, 2026

It hires restless aviators and eccentric daredevils to transport crazy stuff that no one else will.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 20, 2026

There were a couple of British and some aviators.

From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway




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