airborne

Example Sentences

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Environmental Protection Agency said its air monitors had not detected toxic airborne chemicals, but environmental experts were skeptical that no toxic substances had been released.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 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

Verstappen nearly crashed at high speed early in that stint when his car's front wheels became airborne over a crest as he chased a rival.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Some scientists say the guidance understates the possibility of airborne spread in indoor settings.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

It seemed her final moments would be spent in her son’s airborne world.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown