altitude
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Ice can form on the outside of a plane while it’s cruising at high altitude.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
The software also incorporates real-time measurements of wind, temperature, humidity and altitude as users move from hole to hole.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
But the justices were not inclined to let him remain at that altitude for long.
From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026
Their small size and low altitude allow them to slip through aerial defence systems.
From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026
The speed of sound, about 761 miles per hour at sea level in dry air at 59 degrees Fahrenheit, varied depending on temperature, altitude, and humidity.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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