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Noun
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The drone logistics sector has largely pursued faster, heavier aircraft capable of carrying large deliveries over long distances.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026 -
Acrolein can be formed when materials burn, such as cigarettes, e-cigarettes and vapes, wood, plastics and gasoline for cars, trucks, ships and aircraft.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
Noun
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This photo obtained by AFP from the Iranian news agency Tasnim shows an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) boat allegedly taking part in an operation to seize ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, on April 21, 2026.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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The Savannah River is Georgia’s shipping gateway to the world, and state leaders want to expand it to accommodate larger ships and heavier cargo.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
20 May 2026
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Although its rigid design hearkens back to the gargantuan airships of the early 20th century, Pathfinder 1 is almost completely different from any large airship that has flown before.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 Oct. 2023
Noun
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The show features displays of vintage tractors and engines along with tractor rides, wagon rides, exhibitors, food, live music and a daily parade.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Currently only United States and China operate active, orbital space planes.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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In the dark, bomber crews guided their planes onto runways.—
Laura Isensee,
Scientific American,
18 May 2026
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“Airframes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/airframes. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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