ell

noun

Definition of ellnext
as in wing

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  1. wing
  2. arm
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  • There's also a Premium Economy section, with 44 seats that have privacy headrest wings and adjustable calf and footrests, as well as 30 Main Cabin Extra seats with additional legroom.
    — Michele Luhn, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Room for Disagreement Left-wing Democrats are still fretting that party leaders won’t give voters concrete, populist policies.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of wing
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  • After the Paris climate accord, the United Nations ordered its climate science arm to study different warming limits.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The affordability of long-term care has worsened for middle-class Americans, according to a March report from the AARP Public Policy Institute, a policy research arm within AARP, an advocacy group for older adults.
    — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
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“Ell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ell. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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