in the air
Example Sentences
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They wanted to be able to cloak this in the air of legitimacy, when it has nothing to do with what a real lawsuit would look like.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
The Knicks are still up, tickets are still going for the price of a year of private kindergarten, but there’s a whiff of the old city cynicism in the air.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Environmental Protection Agency for assistance during the crisis, and more than 20 air monitors were set up to analyze chemicals in the air, according to Chris Myers, an on-scene coordinator from the federal agency.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
The touring pacemen were kept fresh by the rain breaks, moved the ball in the air and off the pitch, and exploited the uneven bounce.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Theo asks, throwing his hands up in the air.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
