Example Sentences

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Starship is so heavy that it cannot reach the Moon withot being refuelled in Earth orbit first.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

And while it has the advantage that the bus can be refuelled in a matter of minutes rather than hours, that premium is now perceived as not worth paying.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

"If they had no nuclear cargo, they could have refuelled on the ground," he said, adding "that's a message".

From BBC • Jul. 23, 2025

The Colombian-born businessman was on his way to Iran when he was detained on an Interpol "red notice" while his plane refuelled in Cape Verde in 2020.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2023

Salt Lake City was beneath them almost before they knew it and when the plane landed there Janet and Helen got out to stretch their legs while the crews were changed and the plane refuelled.

From Janet Hardy in Radio City by Wheeler, Ruthe S.