airborne

Example Sentences

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The weather can change that balance as the heavier the aircraft, the more gravity pushes it down to Earth and it needs a greater lift to become airborne.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 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

Golden Dome is a closely watched project for thwarting airborne attacks on the U.S. and its territories.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

On Tuesday, however, oil prices recouped much of those losses following reports that the Pentagon plans to deploy an airborne Army unit to the Middle East.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

So they are airborne undertakers, in a way.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall