airborne

Example Sentences

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There was giant Vladimir Guerrero Jr. going airborne to score a run for the Dominican Republic against Korea, and then leaping up and pumping his fist as if he had just won the World Series.

From Los Angeles Times

After 14 days of war, the United States is reportedly sending reinforcements that could open up options beyond the airborne campaign.

From Barron's

On 28 February, the start of Epic Fury, one of the planes was airborne over Israel, briefly broadcasting its position as it flew east, towards Iran.

From BBC

A witness told a responding police officer that Garrett’s vehicle went airborne, took out a fire hydrant and rolled three times.

From Los Angeles Times

"In addition to assets already in place, Rafale jets, air-defence systems and airborne radar aircraft have been deployed in recent hours" to the region, he said.

From Barron's