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Definition of Amelia earhart

1. Noun. First woman aviator to fly solo nonstop across the Atlantic (1928); while attempting to fly around the world she disappeared over the Pacific (1898-1937).

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Literary usage of Amelia earhart

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Lewis and Clark Road Trips: Exploring the Trail Across America by Kira Gale (2006)
"Lewis and Clark, amelia earhart and rare guns are featured. Departure point for hour ... Pioneer aviator amelia earhart (1897-1937) was born in Atchison. ..."

2. SAS 9.1.3 Language Reference: Concepts by SAS Institute (2005)
"Here are some examples of literals: D 'Chicago' D "1990-91" D 'amelia earhart ' D 'amelia earhart '' s plane' D "Report for the Third Quarter" Note: The ..."

3. The Affairs of Women: A Modern Miscellany by Colin Bingham (2006)
"Of the flyers named above, amelia earhart, the shining embodiment of open-eyed courage, was able to take wing with words as well as with planes, ..."

4. Aviation in the U.S. Army, 1919-1939 by Maurer Maurer (1987)
"The following year, amelia earhart, the first woman to make a transatlantic flight, crossed with Wilmer Stultz. Capt. Charles Kingsford- Smith achieved the ..."

5. Spell & Write, Grade 4 by Evan-Moor Educational Publishers, Christine Hood (2005)
"In 1932, amelia earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. ... Nevertheless, amelia earhart lives on in history. ..."

6. Guide to Aviation Education Resources edited by Barry Leonard (1998)
"amelia earhart was the first president. Today there are nearly 7000 members, dedicated to educational, charitable and/or scientific activities and purposes ..."

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