air out

Example Sentences

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The announcement of the cancelled order was met with outrage from the stock’s retail fan base, with many taking to Reddit to air out grievances with Poet management.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

Colbert refused to see himself as a martyr and began his acceptance by letting a bit of the air out of the award, named after a blacklisted journalist.

From Salon • Mar. 9, 2026

“It takes a little bit of the air out of a balloon in a market where valuations are already pretty elevated,” said Trevor Slaven, global head of asset allocation at Barings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

“They’re blowing air out to make sure that the conduit is clear,” Devinney said.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2025

Liam’s shoulder rammed into my chest, knocking the air out of our lungs.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken