airlift
noun
a system for transporting persons or cargo by aircraft, especially in an emergency.
airlifting
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present participleof airlift.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The government has begun airlifting meat and vegetables from the eastern agricultural heartland of Santa Cruz and central city of Cochabamba to try alleviate the shortages.
From Barron's ● May 20, 2026
Qatar could draw on its experience of airlifting 4,000 Holstein dairy cows during a 2017 trade blockade.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 14, 2026
The plane, an Il-76, was designed decades ago in the Soviet Union to perform military duties such as airlifting troops, cargo and weapons.
From New York Times ● Jan. 24, 2024
Mr. Said called 911 and a state park aircrew responded, airlifting the woman and transporting her to a local hospital.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 28, 2023
The UK authorities started airlifting British nationals out of Sudan on Tuesday during a pause in fighting after a 72-hour ceasefire was agreed by both sides of the conflict.
From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2023
