airstrip

Example Sentences

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By the time WWI ended, airports and airstrips dotted the L.A. area — by some accounts, 53 existed within 10 miles of City Hall.

From Los Angeles Times

This launch format had the advantage of being more flexible and cheaper than vertical rocket launchers because it could operate from airstrips around the world.

From New York Times

That includes sailing Navy warships past Chinese-held features, including artificial islands equipped with airstrips and other military facilities.

From Washington Times

At least 120,000 buildings, 40,000 km of roads and 9,500 km of pipelines, as well as airstrips, are located in permafrost areas of the northern hemisphere, according to the study.

From BBC

The rush for gold and the building of illegal airstrips have created frictions with Indigenous groups and have led to a reported uptick in violence.

From Seattle Times