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ATC

NOUN
air traffic control
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“Thanks, we need it,” a controller responded, according to audio from the app ATC.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

“I’m proud that I started out as an ATC host at a NPR Member station, and now will be doing that job nationally,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 27, 2025

EasyJet's chief operating officer, David Morgan, said: "It's extremely disappointing to see an ATC failure once again causing disruption to our customers at this busy and important time of year for travel."

From BBC Jul. 30, 2025

ATC media officials didn’t immediately respond to emails sent after the hearing seeking comment.

From Seattle Times Mar. 22, 2024

Klotz has just been on the radio with ATC, trying to figure out when they can try to land again.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell




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