gliding
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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In 2027 or early 2028, Japanese forces will bring to Kyushu another new homegrown missile—the Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectile, designed to evade enemy defenses—after deploying one in central Japan this year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
“He was a denizen of Topanga. He fit in good,” said Malury Silberman, a friend who met him through the Sylmar Hang Gliding Assn.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2025
Gliding, sliding and stepping across the stage like an air-walking Morris Day out in front of an 11-piece band and brigade of dancers during an opening “No Angels” on Thursday.
From Seattle Times • May 3, 2024
Gliding winged-reptiles were amongst the ancient crocodile residents of the Mendip Hills in Somerset, researchers at the University of Bristol have revealed.
From Science Daily • Jan. 22, 2024
Gliding over Peaks Brook, he heard Frightful calling for a new mate.
From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
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