airborne

Example Sentences

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However, he stressed that he did not expect Ebola to spread worldwide because the virus is not airborne, unlike coronavirus.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Fertilizers, vehicle emissions, and industrial activities release reactive nitrogen into the air, much of which eventually returns to the ground through rain, snow, or airborne particles.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

It’s possible, Whelton said, that spraying copious amounts of water on the tank had effectively suppressed much of the toxic vapors and the airborne risk.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Some scientists say the guidance understates the possibility of airborne spread in indoor settings.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

He sometimes flew her himself, but only when she was airborne.

From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall