crowned
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The runway slope and width create what’s known as a crowned runway illusion that distorts a pilot’s perception of height and distance during their final approach.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
Accompanied by her sidekick and netherworld patron King Grimsquawk – a crowned raven-baby holding a scepter – Workman conjures up one of the funniest small-screen comedies that isn’t officially on TV.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026
Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma Nyabongo II, who is set to be crowned king of Uganda's Tooro kingdom later, has long been a familiar face in the country.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
But low IPO valuation alone wouldn’t have crowned Home Depot the stock market’s total return king.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Prince Dain, about to be crowned the High King, does not have time to indulge in the petty sport of pretending to take me into his service just because a callow younger brother wishes it.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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