airborne

Example Sentences

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Fertilizers, vehicle emissions, and industrial activities release reactive nitrogen into the air, much of which eventually returns to the ground through rain, snow, or airborne particles.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

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

Rogers' third had the substitutes celebrating on the pitch and an airborne Emery leaping on the touchline with clenched fists.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

While COVID-19 was airborne and far more contagious, he guesses hantavirus is 50 times more deadly.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

Once they were airborne, Kelley was able to function.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge