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verb

past tense of air

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Recent Examples of aired
Verb
The above video originally aired on May 13, 2026. Paula Wethington, CBS News, 3 June 2026 The segment is scheduled to be aired this summer following his completion of the fellowship curriculum. Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 3 June 2026 The show aired its first season in 2025 with a second on the way. Joe Otterson, Variety, 3 June 2026 The 79-year-old president appeared on Pod Force One with Miranda Devine in an interview that aired on Wednesday, June 3, speaking out against Pelley, who was fired from his role on 60 Minutes on Tuesday, June 2. Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026 Since then, conference finals broadcasts have aired primarily on cable, either ESPN or TNT. Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026 Four of the five Timberwolves-Spurs games were carried on Disney’s biggest cable outlet, ESPN, while the remaining outing aired on ABC. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 June 2026 While the show's other actors don't know the truth, many of them have shared their interpretations since the finale aired. Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 2 June 2026 Free games are still aired on stations in the local broadcast markets of the participating teams. Devon Henderson, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aired
Adjective
  • In separate filings, both media outlets raised questions as to the validity of the NFL’s broadcast antitrust exemption, a provision established under the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Cuba’s government displayed on the broadcast nautical maps to show where the Pro-Line was spotted, its route through Cuban waters and the location where the shooting occurred.
    David Smiley, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The water bottle ban comes as many fans have voiced frustration over the cost of attending the tournament, citing expensive match tickets and travel costs.
    Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 4 June 2026
  • Activists and some city leaders have voiced concerns that the stops are racially biased, sowing fear and distrust in the community.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Adjective
  • These are two of the more publicized stories of his generosity and attachment to Louisville, but 2X says the support Miller has offered the city goes well beyond the Robertson and Tyus families.
    Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey, whose office oversaw the highly publicized, incredibly expensive, and ultimately unsuccessful prosecution of Karen Read, has drawn at least three Democratic challengers to his job.
    Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • While Kyle Shanahan and the rest of the coaching staff have expressed a need to reduce McCaffrey's usage after his 450-touch campaign in the 2025 regular season and playoffs, McCaffrey doesn't see a need for load management.
    CBS News, CBS News, 9 June 2026
  • The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.
    Jennifer Jolly, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Adjective
  • The House Oversight Committee took Kellen’s deposition as part of its ongoing investigation into the federal government’s handling of cases involving Epstein and his former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, according to published reports.
    Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
  • San Jose could be in line for an expansion franchise in the Professional Women’s Hockey League ahead of next season, according to published reports.
    Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Verb
  • The Baronessa winked and stated that the princess was an inspiration to others.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
  • Gilbert, who clearly stated that UGA was his leader heading into his official visit to UGA last week, committed to the Tigers on Monday evening on the heels of his official visit.
    Jeff Sentell, AJC.com, 9 June 2026
Verb
  • Voters gave the president similar ratings in Reuters polls in April and mid-May, and close to his first-term low of 33% back in December 2017.
    Terry Collins, USA Today, 8 June 2026
  • Castro, appearing notably thinner in his olive-green military uniform, entered a theater full of military officers and government officials who gave him a standing ovation.
    Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Adjective
  • The advertised base price is meaningless.
    Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 2 June 2026
  • Based on advertised pricing, Charter is $30/month less for its 1 Gbps tier, and even lower for its 500 Mbps offering, resulting in potential savings of $35/month.
    Javier Palomarez, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026

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