airlifting
- present participle of airlift.
Example Sentences
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By 1950 Operations Ezra and Nehemiah began, airlifting 120,000 Jews—90% of the community—to Israel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
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
Nepal's Department of Tourism says it's exploring different options, including airlifting teams to Camp 2.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026
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 village is home to at least 225 people, and the authorities said they were airlifting excavators to assist rescuers who trekked 1.5 miles from the nearest highway to reach the village.
From New York Times ● Jul. 20, 2023
