airing out
Example Sentences
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Residents in Patagonia know how to protect themselves from the virus, which they refer to as "the hanta," by airing out sheds and cleaning areas with bleach.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
You don’t want to betray her trust by airing out these details online.
From Slate • Dec. 15, 2023
Who knows what sort of airing out took place in the confines of their locker room, but from that point forward, Colorado played with renewed intensity.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 22, 2023
Before “Schitt’s” moved in, the Rosebud had been the dormitory for a basketball camp, and when someone tells you it needed airing out, it is clear they are speaking about years, not days or weeks.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2020
We leave the door to the camel car wide open, but it’s clear a simple airing out won’t be sufficient.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
