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aerial

[air-ee-uhl, ey-eer-ee-uhl, air-ee-uhl] / ˈɛər i əl, eɪˈɪər i əl, ˈɛər i əl /


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The girl’s body was spotted during an aerial coastline survey about 1:30 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Elsewhere, the Kuwaiti military said its air defences were engaging "hostile aerial targets".

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Tehran’s offensive capacity has proved more effective than the combined aerial defense of the Gulf kingdoms and the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Some experts who have responded to major fires said it’s important to note that the nature of such fires can impede decision-making, particularly at night and without aerial surveillance.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

A career military man, commander of Allied forces in Europe during World War II, he’d seen plenty of aerial reconnaissance photos.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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