tarmac
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He was forced to use the plane's own staircase, only to step out onto the tarmac rather than a red carpet, prompting speculation of a snub.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
Zambada said Guzmán López forced him onto the plane and then delivered him to FBI and Department of Homeland Security agents waiting on the New Mexico tarmac.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
Step on to the tarmac at any major airport around the world, and you'll notice an unmistakable smell.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
United Airlines Flight 2384, scheduled to depart at 9:15 p.m., circles the tarmac for over an hour, according to Flightradar24 data.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
The wheels come down, and we hit the tarmac with a ta-da! bang and a long glide.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
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