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Examples of hot air in a Sentence
She's full of hot air.
his taking credit for the rescue was mostly hot air, since the boat was actually saved by the Coast Guard
Recent Examples on the Web
Fatal shootings by Phoenix-area police total 9 so far in 2024 New details in Eloy fatal hot air balloon crash revealed in toxicology report.
—Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 5 Apr. 2024
Over time this hospital would become Norton Children's Hospital, known today by its iconic hot air balloon logo.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 4 Apr. 2024
Critics say the program also promotes animal cruelty by allowing farmers to euthanize their flocks by shutting down a barn’s ventilation system and pumping in hot air, a method that can take hours.
—Andrew Jacobs, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024
In addition to losing enough weight to ride Disney attractions and get in a hot air balloon, Slaton has reached other exciting milestones documented on this season 1000-Lb. Sisters.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2024
While walking across a bridge at a hot air balloon festival in August 2019, fireworks went off.
—Jeff Seidel, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2024
Steinke still had a zest for life at 100, but ran out of time to accomplish a recent goal — to go for a ride in a hot air balloon.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2024
Guests can take hot air balloon rides – weather permitting, of course – and experience a farm-to-table dinner, live music and wine tasting.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2024
Game drives and bush walks are part of the package, of course, but consider signing up for a hot air balloon safari to truly woo your other half.
—Chris Schalkx, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1873, in the meaning defined above
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“Hot air.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hot%20air. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Kids Definition
hot air
noun
: empty talk
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