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airplane

[air-pleyn] / ˈɛərˌpleɪn /
NOUN
vehicle that transports cargo or passengers through the air
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But before making the big decision, he is just looking forward to returning to Pakistan and bringing gifts from Dubai for his family: Barbie dolls for his daughters and a toy airplane for his son.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

It was, she later said, her first time on an airplane.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

The Birmingham, UK-headquartered company develops airplane technology and said in a statement Sunday that it is "working around the clock to mitigate the risk of a leak."

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

The Chargers essentially lived on an airplane last season, traveling more miles than any other NFL team.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

The fins all had different jobs, like the wings of an airplane.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen




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