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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Lionel Messi’s status for the Inter Miami home game against the Columbus Crew on Saturday remains up in the air, but the Argentine star seems to be itching to play. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 Now the status of a long list of newcomers who played professionally overseas, particularly those who earned a paycheck, is up in the air. Brendan Marks, New York Times, 30 July 2026 After undergoing two surgeries and remaining sidelined, Nabers' status for Week 1, or the first few weeks of the season, was up in the air. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026 Whether or not both eateries will reopen at a later date remains up in the air. Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 27 July 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 1 Aug. 2026.

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