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Recent Examples of tractor
In addition to the environmental benefits, as a perennial, versus an annual grain, Kernza reduces the number of times a farmer has to drive a tractor over the field to seed a crop, which The Land Institute also views as a benefit.
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Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 6 Jan. 2026
Traffic in the area was delayed for about three hours as crews cleaned up a diesel fuel leak from the tractor-trailer.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
Steve is promoted from a Winnebago driver to a tractor-trailer driver.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2026
Hannah remembers the early weekend mornings, when chores awaited; the sight of Jon eagerly driving the tractor; the summer days spent picking up rocks and plants together to clean the pastures; the more exciting duties, usually involving the cows.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 25 Dec. 2025
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Agents reportedly found Wu again, who admitted to taking videos of the B‑2 Spirit aircraft and numerous photographs of the base, including its perimeter fencing, a gate and military equipment.—
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Cockpit-first design Flywing built the X-Wing Fighter as a VTOL aircraft centered on first-person flight.—
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The two were transported under heavy security via helicopter from the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn to a Manhattan heliport and taken by motorcade to the courthouse hours before the proceedings.—
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None of these factors changed when Delta Force helicopters descended on Caracas.—
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One Coy Hill release even had a special cork made to contain the volcanic whiskey within, which was bottled between 143 and 155 proof—that’s certifiable hazmat, as any whiskey over 140 proof (70 percent ABV) is deemed unsafe to bring onboard an airplane.—
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The length hits just below the butt, which is ideal for cozying up in a chilly airplane cabin or after a sweaty hot yoga session.—
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Bagail 8-piece Packing Cube Set While dress codes during the day skew casual on board a ship, passengers do like to dress up at night, which means the pressure is on to pull together a classy outfit that’s not on repeat.—
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Although a recent visit to Palo Alto’s Taverna was lackluster except for the awesome outdoor décor and cute waiters, its sister ship in Portola Valley is absolutely lovely, and the food more in line with expectation.—
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From looking out for the notification from Delta that my luggage has been loaded on the plane to keeping an eye on FindMy at baggage claim, this portable charger is an indispensable travel essential.—
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About 20 Air Force combat planes, including F-15Es, A-10s and AC-130J gunships, as well as MQ-9 Reaper drones and Jordanian F-16 fighter jets, fired more than 90 bombs and missiles toward at least 35 targets Saturday, according to Capt.—
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In the evening, an airship lowered in a medic who confirmed all three deaths.—
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Inside a gondola below the airship, the pilot was gently pumping foot pedals to steer the blimp over the Queen Mary and the L.A. River as the sun rose over the Pacific.—
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These lightweight screens add to the smooth, streamlined design of the laminar-flow airframe, engineered to minimize drag and improve fuel efficiency.—
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Depending on mission requirements, the modular airframe can scale from Group 3 systems, weighing 56 and 1,320 pounds, to Group 4 and 5 classes exceeding 1,320 pounds.—
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Putin is yet to comment on the developments related to the tanker, which the US had previously sanctioned for carrying illicit Iranian oil.—
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Fox News was first to report that SEALs seized the tanker.—
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“Tractor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tractor. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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