airborne

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Measles is a highly contagious airborne disease, which can lead to severe complication and death.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Combining these findings, researchers developed a model of Mars' modern chlorine cycle and airborne carbonate formation.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

There appear to be three routes for US forces wishing to seize the island -– an airborne attack; an amphibious operation; or a combination of the two.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Paired with modern airborne methods, the old maps can help target and reduce the cost of subsurface mapping—especially due to the difficulty and expense of operating in modern-day Congo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

He said something about a British airborne division seizing bridgeheads and two American airborne divisions stopping enemy troops from moving into the Cotentin Peninsula.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok