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Recent Examples of aerial
Less than a week ago, Russia launched what was then the largest aerial assault of the war.
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Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
Performers from Circus Foundry come together at 9 p.m. for an LED light acrobatic and aerial show, followed by 300 drones filling the sky at 9:40 p.m. Commerce City boasts the largest public fireworks display in Colorado as part of its Fourth Fest on July 4.
—Laura Daily, Denver Post, 2 July 2025
Advances in autonomous unmanned aerial systems (UAS), or drones, are driving the rapidly emerging advanced air mobility sector to the precipice of such a transformation.
—Matthew Graczyk, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
In addition to the aerial operation, a submarine also under CentCom command launched two dozen Tomahawk land cruise missiles against one of the Iranian nuclear sites, launched last to maintain an element of surprise, Caine said.
—Katelyn Ferral, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 June 2025
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Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
Performers from Circus Foundry come together at 9 p.m. for an LED light acrobatic and aerial show, followed by 300 drones filling the sky at 9:40 p.m. Commerce City boasts the largest public fireworks display in Colorado as part of its Fourth Fest on July 4.
—Laura Daily, Denver Post, 2 July 2025
Advances in autonomous unmanned aerial systems (UAS), or drones, are driving the rapidly emerging advanced air mobility sector to the precipice of such a transformation.
—Matthew Graczyk, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
In addition to the aerial operation, a submarine also under CentCom command launched two dozen Tomahawk land cruise missiles against one of the Iranian nuclear sites, launched last to maintain an element of surprise, Caine said.
—Katelyn Ferral, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aerial
vertical
Adjective
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If your small space is flanked by strong vertical fences or walls, the easiest solution is to cover the surface with plants.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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While some programs featuring influencers and vertical excerpts of TV shows and movies are covered by union agreements, other projects don’t have those protections.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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“Aerial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aerial. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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