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runway

[ruhn-wey] / ˈrʌnˌweɪ /


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And as models took to the runway, some young attendees told the BBC they felt the event demonstrated a more inclusive French culture taking shape.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

The preliminary investigation found that one of the most egregious errors occurred when air traffic controllers gave clearance to the fire truck crew to cross the runway while the jet was approaching.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Getting Copilot off the runway will also likely take time—years even.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

To the right, he pointed, was an old grass runway where pesticide planes once landed and took off.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

I lock eyes with her as I do one last pivot on the runway, and she throws me a thumbs-up.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles