aerial
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The girl’s body was spotted during an aerial coastline survey about 1:30 p.m.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Jordan's military said it shot down five missiles from Iran, with no casualties or material damage, while Bahrain said it intercepted and destroyed "a number of Iranian aerial attacks".
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
In the days that followed, 8K Expeditions reportedly launched an aerial search but did not manage to find him.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
In addition to the drain on soldiers, it delays crucial defenses when the aerial threats are complex and seconds matter.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
By the time aerial photographs taken by U-2 spy planes picked up suspicious behavior on Cuba, it was much too late.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
Vocabulary lists containing aerial
Flying High: Aviation Words
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Talk Like Shakespeare Day, List 1
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Elements of the Universe: Aer, Aero ("Air")
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