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Like squeezing a sponge, the descending motion dries the air out and when you add in the fact the air is compressed, this also adds to the air heating up.

From BBC ● May 28, 2026

The confession sucks the air out of the room, leaving just enough for some nervous laughter.

From Salon ● Apr. 3, 2026

Gotta tell you, I’m so grateful you grew up to air out your life on stage, and on YouTube.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 25, 2026

“Founders and investors have the ability to weaponize a startup’s balance sheet and make these huge investments at huge valuations to try to anoint a winner and suck all the air out of the room.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 23, 2026

His question punched the air out of her and left her feeling hollow.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack


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