mid-flight
Britishadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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Its chief rival, Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin, has submitted a proposal that eliminates the need for mid-flight propellant transfer, a key challenge for SpaceX, according to the New York Times.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 5, 2025
Once he pursues a resolution and is denied, the bolts start popping off the plane mid-flight.
From Salon • Oct. 13, 2025
The modifications would include installation of advanced security systems, ability to refuel mid-flight, and protection against electromagnetic pulses from nuclear blasts.
From BBC • Jul. 28, 2025
Boeing’s reputation for quality and safety took another hit in January 2024 when a fuselage panel on a new 737 Max operated by Alaska Airlines blew out in mid-flight.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2025
Fish jump from nearby fountains, changing from ruby to teal mid-flight, teasing onlookers.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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