Example Sentences

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The new engine, replacing the older WS-10C, is meant to give the J-20 more thrust, higher speed, the ability to fly supersonically without using fuel-guzzling afterburners, and a longer range.

From Reuters • Sep. 21, 2023

In “Eternals,” from the Oscar-winning director Chloé Zhao, she is the supersonically speedy scout on a team of 10 immortal guardians of humanity that also includes Kumail Nanjiani and Angelina Jolie.

From New York Times • Sep. 15, 2021

There are more guys getting near 30, which has kind of been the age unless you’re supersonically special and winning majors in your mid-20s.”

From New York Times • Apr. 5, 2011

But he thinks that a big airliner flying supersonically at 70,000 ft. will cause a bang no louder than very distant thunder.

From Time Magazine Archive

Then the electronic brain will take over, and the Falcon will track its prey across the sky, supersonically following every move the enemy makes to escape.

From Time Magazine Archive