aerial
Example Sentences
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"However, they were unreachable… On 2 June, we established contact with Hillary's family and co-ordinated an aerial search operation."
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Jordan's military said it shot down five missiles from Iran, with no casualties or material damage, while Bahrain said it intercepted and destroyed "a number of Iranian aerial attacks".
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
In addition to the drain on soldiers, it delays crucial defenses when the aerial threats are complex and seconds matter.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Some experts who have responded to major fires said it’s important to note that the nature of such fires can impede decision-making, particularly at night and without aerial surveillance.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Ifemelu began then to visualize her new blog, a blue-and-white design, and, on the masthead, an aerial shot of a Lagos scene.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Vocabulary lists containing aerial
Flying High: Aviation Words
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Talk Like Shakespeare Day, List 1
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Elements of the Universe: Aer, Aero ("Air")
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