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glide path

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noun

  1. the approach path of an aircraft when landing, usually defined by a radar beam

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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However, this is considered a starting point for discussions, while there are also concerns about providing a suitable glide path down to the new number to enable teams to manage the impact on workforces.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

For people who keep money in their Capital Group target-date funds after retiring, the glide path continues to shift to a more conservative asset mix later in retirement.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

The glide path to lower rates in 2026 is not going to be linear.

From MarketWatch ● Jan. 8, 2026

There’s no more smooth glide path to Santa Clara for the Super Bowl.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 19, 2025

Paterson’s brief tenure was punctuated by the financial crisis and allegations of corruption, and he ultimately decided not to seek a full term, putting Cuomo on a glide path to the governor’s mansion in 2010.

From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2025

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