on-air
adjective
: appearing, used, or done on a radio or television broadcast
an on-air telephone call
our live, on-air fund-raiser
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But his on-air presence wasn’t the only reason King was loved.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
The on-air talent for Heat games is expected to remain the same, with Eric Reid and John Crotty back as the Heat’s TV announcers.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
These on-air pleas for the president to stay away reek of someone who genuinely believes his opinions should carry that level of weight.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
For over 50 years, CBS's legendary 60 Minutes has been a stalwart of the investigative reporting tradition, but a recent shakeup to leadership and on-air talent may put that reputation and future at risk.
—Zulekha Nathoo, USA Today, 8 June 2026
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
The on-air talent for Heat games is expected to remain the same, with Eric Reid and John Crotty back as the Heat’s TV announcers.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
These on-air pleas for the president to stay away reek of someone who genuinely believes his opinions should carry that level of weight.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
For over 50 years, CBS's legendary 60 Minutes has been a stalwart of the investigative reporting tradition, but a recent shakeup to leadership and on-air talent may put that reputation and future at risk.
—Zulekha Nathoo, USA Today, 8 June 2026
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“On-air.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on-air. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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