vertically
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The FAA review found the president’s airplane was as close as 1.06 miles laterally and 300 feet vertically from the American regional jet, according to the agency document.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
According to the Wall Street Journal, safety measures in such circumstances require a separation of at least 1.5 miles horizontally and 500 feet vertically.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
"The secret of Ukraine's success is that we are much stronger horizontally than vertically," opposition MP Andrii Osadchuk told me.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
That could include “partnerships and/or acquisitions to further vertically integrate its business and mitigate risks associated with third-party launch providers.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 16, 2026
The situation is similar to that of heavy bodies falling vertically, but it is easier to observe because the speeds are smaller.
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
