airlift
noun
a system for transporting persons or cargo by aircraft, especially in an emergency.
airlifted
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past participleof airlift.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof airlift.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
airliftnouna system for transporting persons or cargo by aircraft, especially in an emergency.
Example Sentences
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Maharjan, who was among hundreds of workers employed at projects hit by the floods, was eventually airlifted from the worst-hit Rasuwa region.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
Don Trump Jr.’s wedding had everything: a private island, fireworks, a Funfetti cake airlifted in from Florida—everything but the groom’s dad.
From Slate ● Sep. 18, 2026
The man was airlifted to a nearby hospital for treatment, the Forest Service said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
A five-tier funfetti cake had been airlifted in from Florida, and helicopters and seaplanes descended on the islands before guests settled into their oceanfront villas.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026
Even though she was due to fly back to Birmingham, Dr. Fiona stayed on and arranged to have me airlifted to another army hospital, this one in Rawalpindi.
From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai
