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

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

Investigators eventually suspected that the bacteria were airborne and had infected people after contaminating the air conditioning system at the convention hotel.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

A tiny amount of airborne Ebola could nuke a building full of people if it got into the air-conditioning system.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston