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- noun Plural form of
Concorde .
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Examples
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The presence of one of the seven remaining Concordes lent the chilling science-fiction story a surprisingly festive air.
Laurence Vittes: "In Scotland, East of Edinburgh": The Lammermuir Festival of 2011 Laurence Vittes 2011
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The presence of one of the seven remaining Concordes lent the chilling science-fiction story a surprisingly festive air.
Laurence Vittes: "In Scotland, East of Edinburgh": The Lammermuir Festival of 2011 Laurence Vittes 2011
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Mobutu regularly chartered Concordes to court Western donors to increase aid for Zaire.
Olivia Sterns: The G-20 & Africa: Rethinking the Aid Model 2009
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A U.S. expert says there have been no tire problems on Concordes visiting America for a decade or more.
What Went Wrong 2008
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Air France immediately suspended service on its five remaining Concordes while investigators tried to piece together what brought down Flight 4590.
What Went Wrong 2008
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British Airways temporarily grounded its fleet of seven Concordes for inspection.
What Went Wrong 2008
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On the very morning of the crash, Tuesday's International Herald Tribune was reporting that British Airways and Air France had found cracks in some Concordes 'wings.
What Went Wrong 2008
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Within weeks, British and French aviation regulators temporarily grounded all Concordes to make safety adjustments.
On this Day: Air France Concorde Flight Crashes, Killing 113 2008
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Government officials in London say British Airways found no problems after thoroughly checking out its Concordes.
What Went Wrong 2008
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Its findings could play a vital part in determining the future of the world's 12 remaining airworthy Concordes, civil aviation's closest approximation to the space shuttle.
What Went Wrong 2008
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