up in the air
Example Sentences
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But to bet it all, thinking you have the answers when everyone is up in the air, how can you be certain?
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026
Bipartisan legislation drafted last month aims to establish basic consumer protections and a federal regulatory framework, but for now, a lot remains up in the air for companies, regulators and consumers.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026
Feng Shui Poetry in the Parks has grant funding through 2026’s spring semester, but next school year is still up in the air.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026
Pretti turns his face away and reaches one open hand up in the air.
From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026
I lifted, slow and steady, until, once more, I was up in the air above my body.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
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