Example Sentences

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Now, with her retractible wheel landing gear drawn up to the metal covered hull, the big flying boat rocked gently at her mooring.

From Bill Bolton?Flying Midshipman by Sainsbury, Noel

Our crowning achievement was retractible wings for steering the ship in atmosphere.

From Tillie by Graham, Roger Phillips