air out

Example Sentences

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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

In the short run, the big increase in the trade deficit in the final two months of 2025 is likely to squeeze some air out of gross domestic product for the fourth quarter.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2025

If your cleaner uses a PCE cleaning agent, air out your clothes somewhere like the garage for a day before bringing them home to avoid breathing in the chemicals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

Relocation Rule Number 5: Nothing takes the air out of a tense situation like extreme politeness and a big smile.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry