airborne

Example Sentences

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Zooming out, the good news is that Ebola is not airborne and is not nearly as contagious as, say, COVID-19; a global Ebola pandemic is unlikely.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

Fertilizers, vehicle emissions, and industrial activities release reactive nitrogen into the air, much of which eventually returns to the ground through rain, snow, or airborne particles.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

It’s possible, Whelton said, that spraying copious amounts of water on the tank had effectively suppressed much of the toxic vapors and the airborne risk.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Rogers' third had the substitutes celebrating on the pitch and an airborne Emery leaping on the touchline with clenched fists.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

“Besides, once airborne, where would either of you go? I know where to find a healer, if I can but figure out our location. I will return shortly.”

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley