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Recent Examples of midair
An Associated Press analysis of an aviation safety database reveals that drones last year accounted for nearly two-thirds of reported near midair collisions involving commercial passenger planes taking off and landing at the country's top 30 busiest airports.
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CBS News, 21 Apr. 2025
Near the Reagan National Airport in the past week, two commercial planes experienced separate incidents involving worrisome midair risks, one involving an Air Force jet and another a kite.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 31 Mar. 2025
Americano used his steel mask on Fenix in midair, then once again from the top rope for the win.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
The glassy ash particles melt when sucked into jet turbines, clog fuel systems and can stall engines in midair.
—David Kitchen, The Conversation, 15 Apr. 2025
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CBS News, 21 Apr. 2025
Near the Reagan National Airport in the past week, two commercial planes experienced separate incidents involving worrisome midair risks, one involving an Air Force jet and another a kite.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 31 Mar. 2025
Americano used his steel mask on Fenix in midair, then once again from the top rope for the win.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
The glassy ash particles melt when sucked into jet turbines, clog fuel systems and can stall engines in midair.
—David Kitchen, The Conversation, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for midair
Noun
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2025
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On May 13, bright Antares will rise to the left of the waning gibbous moon in the southeastern sky, with just a few degrees of separation between the two celestial bodies.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
13 May 2025
Noun
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The possibility of displays of the aurora borealis at more southerly latitudes comes from a spike in solar activity, which is currently at a 23-year high due to the current solar maximum period.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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The action aims to boost fossil fuel extraction across federal lands and waters — despite domestic oil and gas production being at record highs — while simultaneously working to thwart renewable energy projects.—
Chris D'Angelo,
Vox,
2 May 2025
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“Midair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midair. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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