up in the air
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Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming, but microorganisms living in the soil can break it down before it builds up in the air.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
The makeup of HD 3167 b's atmosphere is still up in the air.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 7, 2026
Friday morning’s print makes a good case that a rate increase at the Fed’s October meeting is off the table, Cox said, and that a December hike is also up in the air.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
With Gakpo's future up in the air, Liverpool have turned their attentions to Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr after having two bids for Yankuba Minteh rejected by Brighton.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
The Great Esquimaux Curlew looked like he was just coming onstage, his body leaning forward, his neck stretched out, his bill stuck up in the air like he was about to sing or something.
From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt
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