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Recent Examples of flight path
The investigation also ruled out human error and found no evidence of drones over the target line or of birds in its flight path.
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Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Satellite data showed the plane turned from its flight path and headed south to the far-southern Indian Ocean, where it is believed to have crashed.
—ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
As his hair fluttered in the jet stream created by his flight path, three of his Minnesota Timberwolves teammates were left in his dust.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
But the drone’s flight path could be read as a message from Iran about the perils of war.
—Nancy A. Youssef, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
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Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Satellite data showed the plane turned from its flight path and headed south to the far-southern Indian Ocean, where it is believed to have crashed.
—ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
As his hair fluttered in the jet stream created by his flight path, three of his Minnesota Timberwolves teammates were left in his dust.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
But the drone’s flight path could be read as a message from Iran about the perils of war.
—Nancy A. Youssef, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flight path
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As investors sift through the jobs data in the week ahead, the goal is to gain at least some additional clarity on the economy’s trajectory and the Fed’s next moves.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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To be clear, the astronauts aboard Orion for Artemis 2 won't actually enter orbit around the moon, but will instead slingshot around the lunar far side in a figure-eight trajectory that puts the spacecraft on a direct course back to Earth.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Heat led by as many as 13 points in the opening quarter behind hot three-point shooting, making 6 of 10 shots from behind the arc in the period.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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That’s a fate that befouls most of the heroic cast, who are underserved by a tepid script that can’t bother to locate and carry through coherent character arcs that would give this adventure real emotional weight.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
31 Mar. 2026
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But in our group, the route to the quarter-finals seems possible.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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The waterway, a critical shipping route, has essentially been closed for the duration of the conflict, causing a supply glut in the oil market that has sent prices skyrocketing.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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Earth catches chunks Comet from Thatcher’s debris path every year as our planet orbits the sun.—
Hali Smith
March 31,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Mar. 2026
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And Emma herself has work through some old feelings while also navigating a rocky path to their big day that has an implosive effect for those around them.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Some of the children born in the United States would become stateless – meaning no country would claim them − and may have no pathway to citizenship, even if their parents do.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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In 2023, however, the Canadian courts ruled that law unconstitutional and the changes to eligibility came into effect in December, suddenly opening up a pathway to Canadian citizenship for many Americans at a time of political upheaval, violence and uncertainty in the US.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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Delawalla has strategized with his friends and family to buy tickets together, focusing on the big events, including swimming, gymnastics and track and field.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The show even features an indoor electric vehicle test track since EVs don't produce carbon emissions.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The players in this for the long haul — Matas Buzelis, Tre Jones, Patrick Williams and Giddey — are still wrapping their heads around the next steps for a rebuild.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Waxahachie head coach Ariel Raney glances toward the scoreboard as an Indians batter steps to the plate to start the bottom of the third inning of play against Duncanville.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Stepping outside your everyday life has a way of clarifying what actually matters, and returning home with fresh eyes often makes the decisions that felt tough seem far more manageable.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Helicopter tours are a popular way to explore the cliffs, beaches and waterfalls lining the Na Pali Coast.—
JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Flight path.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flight%20path. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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