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Recent Examples of flight path
Launched by ballistic missiles into the Earth’s upper atmosphere, these glide weapons detach and move toward targets at hypersonic speeds, changing course and turning wildly – maneuverability that defies conventional algorithms for projecting flight paths.
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Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 6 June 2025
By May 8, the city had unveiled a Whoosh gondola and a virtual reality flight path for residents to try at a State of the Great Park event.
—Jonathan Horwitz, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
An unspecified number of other Emirates flights were rerouted but continuing to operate flights as scheduled, using flight paths well distanced from conflict areas, according to the airline, which added that some flights may be delayed.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 24 June 2025
Susceptible plants along the flight path of the beetles and in the vicinity of traps are likely to suffer much more damage than if no traps are used at all.1
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Whiteflies
Whiteflies behave like aphids and suck sap from the plants.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 June 2025
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Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 6 June 2025
By May 8, the city had unveiled a Whoosh gondola and a virtual reality flight path for residents to try at a State of the Great Park event.
—Jonathan Horwitz, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
An unspecified number of other Emirates flights were rerouted but continuing to operate flights as scheduled, using flight paths well distanced from conflict areas, according to the airline, which added that some flights may be delayed.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 24 June 2025
Susceptible plants along the flight path of the beetles and in the vicinity of traps are likely to suffer much more damage than if no traps are used at all.1
04 of 05
Whiteflies
Whiteflies behave like aphids and suck sap from the plants.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flight path
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A day at Wimbledon often means dinner at 1 a.m. and waking up seven hours later, and all the while, Riddle contends with preconceptions about being the partner of a sports star — especially one on an upward trajectory.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Had the season continued on that toilet trajectory, Briles was going to be fired.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 July 2025
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Gordon — who played for the Tigers during the 2021-22 season — shot 1 for 6 from the field and 1 for 3 from beyond the arc.—
Andy Theobald,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
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The Indiana Fever star launched a 3-pointer from well beyond the arc and nailed it to get the team off on the right foot against the Dallas Wings on Sunday.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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Should the Red Sox go that route to add the righty, Alex Cora could be looking at a legitimate (hypothetical) postseason rotation built to contend in October.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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But that doesn’t mean the club would avoid going that route if the player fits.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Schneider highlighted that early signs of AI use cases — such as driving corporate headcount reductions and greater sales — have emerged and created a path towards reinvestment into future growth.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
10 July 2025
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In tests at Heathrow and at Singapore Changi Airport, Aimee has helped manage ground traffic and aircraft clearance, signaling a path forward for a possible hybrid human-machine collaboration.—
Adrienne Bernhard,
Scientific American,
10 July 2025
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That will cost $150,000 with another $150,000 needed for a pathway to and gathering area in front of the comfort station.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
The Enquirer,
4 July 2025
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Basically, if this report is true, there is no pathway to Dallas acquiring James this season.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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Last month, Couture shared his excitement about the opportunity to take to the track in 2025.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
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Months into its lifespan, the cut continues to climb across a variety of consumption metrics, as Americans seem to be steadily discovering — and falling in love with — the track.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The weather is perfect nearly year-round, with a rainy summer season that breaks way to a downright mesmerizing winter marked by sunny days and cool nights.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
13 July 2025
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Yes, Sinner put the French Open behind him in the best way possible and demonstrated that his matchups with Alcaraz could delight tennis fans for years to come.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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“Flight path.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flight%20path. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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