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Recent Examples of trajectory
The company revealed that the QuadStar missile launched from a Command Launch Assembly (CLA) and flew a tactical trajectory, demonstrating the seeker performance at a range exceeding the legacy system capability.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
The maneuver should give the vehicle's propulsion system a bit of a break and even save some propellant while adjusting its trajectory if needed, NASA said.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 15 May 2026
This rotating exhibition highlights eight artist pairings, each of which features two figures whose trajectories intersected at a key moment.
—Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 15 May 2026
The semiconductor name could get a boost next week, if the stock follows its usual post-earnings trajectory.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 14 May 2026
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
The maneuver should give the vehicle's propulsion system a bit of a break and even save some propellant while adjusting its trajectory if needed, NASA said.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 15 May 2026
This rotating exhibition highlights eight artist pairings, each of which features two figures whose trajectories intersected at a key moment.
—Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 15 May 2026
The semiconductor name could get a boost next week, if the stock follows its usual post-earnings trajectory.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trajectory
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The causeway is also home to one of Miami’s most popular running paths, an 8-mile stretch with turquoise ocean views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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As boldly charismatic as Caballero appeared on stage, his path to performing in the family circus was hardly clear-cut.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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The mourners started arriving hours early — veterans in uniform, strangers clutching American flags, police officers lining the route — all for a Massachusetts World War II Navy veteran many feared would be buried alone.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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Accessibility The hotel entrance is connected to accessible guest rooms via an accessible route with elevators.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Vulcano About an hour ferry ride from Milazzo, Vulcano lures visitors with its active volcano, Gran Cratere, and open-air mud baths just steps from the port, where bathers slather on the mineral-rich goodness before rinsing in the sea.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Boone, meanwhile, hung his head in dissatisfaction on the steps of the Yankees’ dugout.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2026
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As a mid-season arc for the character of ‘Pedro Pascal’s sultry voice inside a metal bucket’ and his tiny, puppet son, this might have been adequate, if uninspired.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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One of the route’s most iconic sights is the Glenfinnan Viaduct, a sweeping arc of concrete arches made famous by the Harry Potter film series.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2026
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These include serving as a flying test bed for in orbit manufacturing of alloys, composite materials, and fibers as well as research and production of space medicine.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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If all goes to plan, that prototype, known as Version 3 (V3,) will be the one to reach orbit and be capable of refueling midflight – a capability that will allow for distant missions into space.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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The bottoms don’t just feel more elegant, but are a quick way to make outfits appear upscale whether they’re styled with a T-shirt and sneakers or a button-up shirt and ballet flats.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Either way, grab a drink or coffee at the lobby bar or stroll an expansive veranda outfitted with fire pits, walking paths, and the aforementioned ocean view before your room is ready.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Friday’s 244km (151 miles) day was the longest Grand Tour stage in five years, featuring 4,467 metres of climbing — no Grand Tour stage over 240km since 2000 had featured more ascent.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The film tracks Lean’s remarkable progress to the peak of the medium – an extremely unlikely ascent for multiple reasons.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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And while track and field adopted the dual-advancement and dual-medal system, the policy does not easily translate to head-to-head contact sports or other athletic competitions, creating what critics see as a glaring inconsistency across the state.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Cain Clark was attending school virutally and was on track to graduate later this month, a spokesperson for the San Diego Unified School District said.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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“Trajectory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trajectory. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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