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Example Sentences
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“And be optimistic, Penny! For the unexpected does, quite frequently, happen. As the poet said, ‘The best-laid plans of wolves and men gang aft agley.’”
From Literature
Two tunnels ran from fore to aft, right beneath the deck.
This meant that he knew flying any higher with the aft door open would be risky.
From Los Angeles Times
Hang in the aft, and there might be talk of a siren on board.
From Los Angeles Times
In September, misdrilled holes were discovered in the 737 MAX aft pressure bulkhead, the domed fuselage cap that seals the rear of the passenger cabin and is installed at Spirit.
From Seattle Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
