open air

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The dump, which is partly open air, attracts large numbers of scavenger birds.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

It warned that removing the waste could expose any slow-burning deep-seated fires to open air, risking greater combustion.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

A quarter—12 of 49—were confirmed to be autos with open air bag recalls.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 8, 2025

The sole stairway itself must either be pressurized to keep out the smoke or open air.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 23, 2025

Pantalaimon changed into a swallow and flew through, delighting in the open air, and then snapped up an insect before darting back through to Lyra’s shoulder again.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman