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aerial

[air-ee-uhl, ey-eer-ee-uhl, air-ee-uhl] / ˈɛər i əl, eɪˈɪər i əl, ˈɛər i əl /


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The girl’s body was spotted during an aerial coastline survey about 1:30 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 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

An aerial view of the proposed site for an MLB stadium in Sacramento.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

As the aerial spraying of DDT increased, so did the number of suits filed in the courts.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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