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aerial

[air-ee-uhl, ey-eer-ee-uhl, air-ee-uhl] / ˈɛər i əl, eɪˈɪər i əl, ˈɛər i əl /


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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

Tehran’s offensive capacity has proved more effective than the combined aerial defense of the Gulf kingdoms and the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

In the Philippines aerial spraying for mosquito control has cost pond owners dearly.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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