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tarmac

[tahr-mak] / ˈtɑr mæk /


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While unedited video feeds of those scenes circulated internationally, prime-time broadcasts within China relied on carefully edited montages, highlighting the wave at the cabin door, formal tarmac greetings and archival handshakes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

Happy ending for stray pup that sparked wild tarmac chase.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026

Trump spoke briefly to reporters on the tarmac ahead of his flight to Dublin saying "we're having a lot of meetings with European leaders and others, so it'll be very interesting time".

From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026

A Department for Infrastructure spokesperson said the "illegal storage" of the pallets under the flyover posed a "significant fire safety risk" as there were gas mains under the tarmac.

From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026

It was like sitting on a tarmac instead of in a sanctuary.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen




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