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Recent Examples of aerialPhoto : Open Homes Photography An aerial view of its rear.—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 20 June 2025 Additionally, he was asked if an aerial campaign in Iran would be enough or if ground forces would be necessary if the U.S. were to get involved.—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 20 June 2025 Just before noon, CNN affiliate aerial footage showed the final vans being escorted out of this area.—Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 20 June 2025 Monday night's attacks came 24 hours after Russian forces targeted regions throughout Ukraine with more than 470 attack drones -- one of the largest aerial strikes of the war, according to Ukraine's air force.—Jason Volack, ABC News, 10 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for aerial
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vertical
Adjective
His elite athletic testing at the combine — 37-inch vertical, elite shuttle run score — suggests there is more to be mined on that end.
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Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
The hard wax formula, combined with a properly sized wick, helps ensure a clean, drip-free burn (as long as the candle stays upright and vertical).
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Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
18 June 2025
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