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

Environmental Protection Agency said its air monitors had not detected toxic airborne chemicals, but environmental experts were skeptical that no toxic substances had been released.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

As the bike reached the creek bank, he released the handlebars and pushed off the seat with all his might, going airborne as his bike tipped and splashed into the water.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles