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Recent Examples of midair
The latest victim, Todd Inman, was the NTSB’s on-site representative for the investigation of the midair collision of a civilian airliner and Army helicopter that killed 67 people over the Potomac River in Washington 14 months ago.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
When the news broke, a United Airlines flight from Newark carrying more than 100 passengers was required to make an abrupt U-turn midair.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2026
The exact cause of the crash has not been publicly announced, but likely the result of mechanical failure, a midair refueling accident, or a fuel system malfunction.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2026
While the crew struggled to stabilize the plane, the tail section broke away and the plane exploded midair, killing all three onboard.
—Konstantin Toropin, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
When the news broke, a United Airlines flight from Newark carrying more than 100 passengers was required to make an abrupt U-turn midair.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2026
The exact cause of the crash has not been publicly announced, but likely the result of mechanical failure, a midair refueling accident, or a fuel system malfunction.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2026
While the crew struggled to stabilize the plane, the tail section broke away and the plane exploded midair, killing all three onboard.
—Konstantin Toropin, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for midair
Noun
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True to its name, the suite is designed for early risers who can watch the skies come alive each morning—but no matter the time of day, you’ll be hypnotized by the drama of the ocean and the shifting light over the rocks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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That work continued Wednesday as new photos by the Associated Press show the site of the former East Wing bustling with activity as cranes stretched toward the sky.—
Darlene Superville,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Friday into the weekend are preliminarily expected to remain partly sunny, with highs reaching up into the 60s through Sunday, forecasts show.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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All told, Martone’s five shots and nine shot attempts were team highs.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Midair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midair. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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