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Recent Examples of airframe
The Pentagon bans on Chinese components don’t extend to parts like airframes, engines and batteries, but relying on them can still be risky.
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David Jeans, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The jet is thought to be a sixth-generation aircraft, incorporating the latest stealth technology, avionics and powerplant and airframe engineering.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
But to place the blame on the airframe and not the government's decisions on how to use it seems misplaced.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
This multifaceted approach demonstrates how innovative airframe technology can accelerate the industry’s shift toward cleaner travel.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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David Jeans, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The jet is thought to be a sixth-generation aircraft, incorporating the latest stealth technology, avionics and powerplant and airframe engineering.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
But to place the blame on the airframe and not the government's decisions on how to use it seems misplaced.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
This multifaceted approach demonstrates how innovative airframe technology can accelerate the industry’s shift toward cleaner travel.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for airframe
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By then, Kyiv had received some Patriot systems and already succeeded in shooting down some of Russia’s most advanced missiles and aircraft.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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The aircraft was located 2,300 kilometers (1,430 miles) from Israel, the air force said.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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As Trump is relying on Qatar for hostage release talks and supplying him with a new presidential airplane, Stutzman said Doha cannot be trusted.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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More than half of travelers (52 percent) believed people should never fart on an airplane and should hold it in, with Americans (54 percent) more likely than Brits (47 percent) to agree.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2025
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The appearance of Trump's name in the flight logs does not necessarily indicate wrongdoing, as many of the individuals named could have been on Epstein's plane for legitimate reasons.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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War planes fly over the international ceremony commemorating the 81st anniversary of the D-Day landings June 6 on Utah Beach, Normandy.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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As of June 12, the ship was still partially sunken about 30 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach, and a broadcast notice was issued telling mariners to avoid the area, according to officials.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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When the Yautja harpoon the ship from below, the humans are temporarily blocked from taking off until Ursa decides to sacrifice herself, sliding down the cable and severing it from the ship.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
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Officers also arrested a person on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon on a police officer and took another person into custody for allegedly discharging a laser at an LAPD airship, authorities said.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2025
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But what really makes A View to a Kill sing are the baddies, starting at the top with the Nazi-bred, ex-KGB, genetically altered microchip tycoon, horse breeder, and airship enthusiast Max Zorin, played with characteristic flamboyance by Walken.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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The fire is fought by 10 engines, two water tenders, one helicopter, two dozers and one hand crew.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2025
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Those Army helicopters were from the same unit as the one that crashed.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
11 June 2025
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“Airframe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/airframe. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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