up in the air

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Synonyms of up in the airnext
: not yet settled
a question that's still up in the air

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According to Hollywood insider Rob Shuter, that’s still up in the air, particularly because the Duke and Duchess of Sussex seemed to have adopted a strategy of publicly challenging Palace statements, according to the gossip journalist. Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 9 Sep. 2026 The fate of both of the Hudsons remained up in the air throughout the season. Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026 Future Vikings Ring of Honor member Harrison Smith’s status remains up in the air, but the team’s uncertainty at the position suggests his return would be welcome. Alec Lewis, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026 When and how many times, however, seems to still be up in the air. Irene Wright, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for up in the air

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“Up in the air.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up%20in%20the%20air. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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