glide path

noun

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

Example Sentences

With the South Carolina GOP primary behind him, Sen. Lindsey Graham appears to be on a glide path to re-election.

From The Daily Beast

McAuliffe had been given a glide path to the nomination and had the active support of almost every Democratic elected official.

From The Daily Beast

Thousands of other flights have landed safely without the glide-path aid in all kinds of weather and traffic situations.

From The Daily Beast

Immigration reform is on a glide path out of the Senate, reports Michelle Cottle, but may yet crash in the House.

From The Daily Beast

Such a glide path to nomination will be delightful for the nominee, but dangerous for the party.

From The Daily Beast

It lined itself up with the runway, precisely followed the correct glide-path, and flared out just over the end of the runway.

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