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hangar

[hang-er] / ˈhæŋ ər /
NOUN
large storage building
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But repeated setbacks stalled the mission and even necessitated rolling the rocket back to its hangar for analysis and repairs.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The Fars news agency said US attacks targeted air defences, a naval base, airport control tower and a helicopter hangar.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Barrot said that a hangar at a French base in the UAE was "hit by a drone" on Sunday.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

Sailors in the Truman’s hangar bay were working before dawn to get aircraft in position for the next day’s mission, when the carrier detected an inbound ballistic missile.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

“Well, I’m glad we said it anyway,” her mother answered, eyeing the men working in the hangar.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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