mid-flight
Britishadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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But just as he found hope in reuniting with them, he also learned that they had mysteriously disappeared mid-flight en route to Okinawa.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
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
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
He announced on Thursday, mid-flight on Air Force One, that "nothing's going to happen until Putin and I get together."
From BBC ● May 16, 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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