aerially
Americanadverb
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in an aerial way; from, through, or in the air.
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by means of an aircraft or satellite in flight.
Example Sentences
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The only thing I read while in Parma was a phrasebook that proved indispensable for ordering cornetti and requesting napkins after being aerially struck by an Italian pigeon.
From New York Times • Feb. 3, 2024
But as the use of aerially delivered retardant has soared in recent years, some forest advocates say the substance does more harm than good.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2023
“Jay is a seasoned, tough-tackling and aerially strong defender who really needs no further introduction,” Hoffenheim sporting director Alexander Rosen said.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 26, 2023
Raphael Varane was powerful aerially while Lisandro Martinez showed a fierce competitive spirit, making his intentions clear with robust early challenges on Mo Salah.
From BBC • Aug. 22, 2022
An unknown but very large acreage of timber-producing lands is now aerially sprayed in order to “weed out” the hardwoods from the more spray- resistant conifers.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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