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The trajectory The mission is on a flight path that keeps the spacecraft in Earth's gravitational influence past the moon, then falls back to the planet for splashdown.
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Brendan Byrne, NPR, 2 Apr. 2026
The flight path appears to show the aircraft nearly reaching the New Jersey and New York border before turning around back towards PHL.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
That decision will depend on where the astronauts are in their flight path when the issue occurs.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
What the crew sees will depend on Orion's flight path and the angle of sunlight, but scientists say the astronauts could catch views of regions never before seen directly by human eyes.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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Brendan Byrne, NPR, 2 Apr. 2026
The flight path appears to show the aircraft nearly reaching the New Jersey and New York border before turning around back towards PHL.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
That decision will depend on where the astronauts are in their flight path when the issue occurs.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
What the crew sees will depend on Orion's flight path and the angle of sunlight, but scientists say the astronauts could catch views of regions never before seen directly by human eyes.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flight path
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At stake, some argue, is nothing less than the long-term trajectory of environmental protection in California.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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When not identified early, this can potentially derail a student’s scholastic trajectory from the very first days of school.—
Sherri Helvie,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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As for Ophelia herself, Matthews’ performance hints at the character’s resilience, vulnerability and optimism, but her arc remains hazy, due to the meandering dialogue and lack of a clear plot.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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During the arc of her career and due to her efforts, women’s sports at the college and pro level are at higher places than before, and executive positions for women are a reality.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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The safety plan stipulated that these armed officers would conduct ride-along missions on bus routes with high crime rates.—
Lauren Victory,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Train 98, part of the Silver Meteor route between Miami and New York, was forced to stop near Jacksonville, leaving some passengers stuck onboard for extended periods.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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The president’s nominee to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve will appear on Capitol Hill today for a confirmation hearing, but his path forward is uncertain due to the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) investigation into current Fed Chair Jerome Powell.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2026
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What’s more, the proliferation of gossip handles like Deux Moi and fan accounts like ClubChalamet mean that doubling down on a parasocial fixation can be a legitimate career path, and a profitable one at that.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
20 Apr. 2026
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Bridge work The Thorn Creek Woods pedestrian bridge was once the gateway to nearly 3 miles of pathways through the 1,000-plus acres on Monee Road.—
Jerry Shnay,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Whereas previous research lumped these traits together, the latest sought to break them into distinct pathways that guide individuals towards a career or vocation.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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Adept at skilfully maneuvering guests and their belongings around the estate’s cobbles and dirt tracks on golf buggies, Sao Lourenco’s energetic team of young, enthusiastic staff provide warm-hearted service with care and charisma.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Apr. 2026
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This woke Next Gen car has killed the short tracks and the big ones, but the medium ones are thriving.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday Ukraine is ready to mirror any ceasefire steps, having earlier proposed to Russia a pause in attacks on each other’s energy infrastructure over the Orthodox Easter holiday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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While 10,000 steps has long been promoted as a daily goal, studies have shown that many health benefits—especially for older adults—can occur at lower step counts.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
11 Apr. 2026
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Try a playful pitch, then explain the core of it in a way someone else can follow.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2026
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The crew flew around the far side of the moon and, on their way home, saw a solar eclipse from space.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Flight path.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flight%20path. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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