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Recent Examples of flight path
Not only are the polar regions invisible to astronauts on the International Space Station, but to see them from a spacecraft requires a flight path that isn’t as close to the equator, as is the norm.
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
There's no units, no locations, no routes, no flight paths, no sources, no methods, no classified information.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
These include launch dynamics, such as requiring more energy (and therefore more fuel) to reach high-inclination orbits, and flight paths, which need to be calculated carefully to limit risks to populated areas.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Though the crew members will carry out 22 research and science experiments during their days in space, most involve evaluating crew health and could be carried out regardless of their flight path.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
There's no units, no locations, no routes, no flight paths, no sources, no methods, no classified information.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
These include launch dynamics, such as requiring more energy (and therefore more fuel) to reach high-inclination orbits, and flight paths, which need to be calculated carefully to limit risks to populated areas.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Though the crew members will carry out 22 research and science experiments during their days in space, most involve evaluating crew health and could be carried out regardless of their flight path.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flight path
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The unusual trajectory aligned the Falcon 9 with a perfectly polar orbit at an inclination of 90 degrees to the equator, bringing the four-person crew directly over the North or South Pole every 45 minutes.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
4 Apr. 2025
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It was decided that that would be the trajectory, and the goal would be to kill off Van by the end of the season.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
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Huerter chipped in another 21 points – including five from beyond the arc – as seven Bulls players scored in double figures.—
Matias Grez,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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Pedulla hit 5 of 10 from beyond the arc, scoring 20 points in each game.—
Paul Newberry,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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On Thursday, Palmer caught a touchdown running a wheel route.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2025
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By 1928, only one veteran walked the parade route while the rest rode in cars or in the backs of trucks.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Apr. 2025
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Trump lost Virginia in 2024 by nearly 5 percentage points, making Earle-Sears’s path to victory even harder.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Apr. 2025
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Severe thunderstorms and relentless rain are triggering catastrophic flooding across the middle of the US this weekend, as areas already hit hard by a recent string of storms and tornadoes remain in the path of this current system.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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This is the year to create a gorgeous pathway through your yard or gardens.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Diplomacy is the only long-term pathway to manage the Iranian nuclear program.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
4 Apr. 2025
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Less than half the number of new housing units got built in the city of Sacramento in 2024 than needed to stay on track with the eight-year housing strategy, and less than any other year since 2018.—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Credit to Mattice for stepping up but there's nobody at 130 pounds getting in my way.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The best way to prevent type 2 diabetes is to shift toward a healthier lifestyle.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Flight path.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flight%20path. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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