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Word: plane (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1990-1999
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...were all told to leave the plane, so that our carry-on luggage could be checked for bombs. We came off the plane and B.J. was standing there, surrounded by police," he said...

Author: By Daniela J. Lamas, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Averell Fights the Man | 11/30/1999 | See Source »

Averell was arrested last Wednesday for trespassing and disorderly conduct when he attempted to board a Delta Express plane even after being turned away at the gate...

Author: By Daniela J. Lamas, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Averell Fights the Man | 11/30/1999 | See Source »

...Egyptian officials had good reason to downplay the suicide theory. It invites speculation that fundamentalist terror groups may have penetrated the state airline. If FBI agents were to conduct interviews on Egyptian soil, it could arouse anti-American nationalists. The idea that a crazed pilot deliberately crashed an EgyptAir plane could wound the country's important tourist industry just as it is recovering from a terrorist massacre that killed 62 two years...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Prayer Before Dying | 11/29/1999 | See Source »

Even without news leaks, wild conspiracy theories flourished in Cairo. Many Egyptians are certain Washington is engaged in a vast cover-up to protect itself and libel their nation. More likely, they say, an American missile mistakenly blew up the plane or maybe there were lethal laser emissions--and the pilot was roller-coastering to dodge them. Or an insane hijacker masterminded the crash to damage Egypt's reputation. Or it was a Mossad plot to kill the 33 military officers aboard...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Prayer Before Dying | 11/29/1999 | See Source »

...will typically cost 20% more than a comparable desktop, so be sure portability is pivotal. Next, choose what matters most. Frequent flyers want fewer pounds in the shoulder bag, while power users need faster speeds and bigger screens. Whether you insist on watching the latest DVD on the plane or just want e-mail in your hotel room, there are plenty of choices. And the outlook remains steady. With each passing season, you get more power at a better price...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: 1999 Technology Buyer's Guide: The Right Notebook for You | 11/29/1999 | See Source »

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