ATC
American-
Air Traffic Control.
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Air Transport Command.
abbreviation
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air-traffic control
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(in Britain) Air Training Corps
Example Sentences
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act invests $12.5 billion in ATC technology and workforce modernization.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025
“I’m proud that I started out as an ATC host at a NPR Member station, and now will be doing that job nationally,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2025
However, ATC issues are considered to be an "extraordinary circumstance", meaning affected passengers are not entitled to compensation.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2025
ATC media officials didn’t immediately respond to emails sent after the hearing seeking comment.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 22, 2024
Klotz has just been on the radio with ATC, trying to figure out when they can try to land again.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
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