airlift
noun
a system for transporting persons or cargo by aircraft, especially in an emergency.
have airlifted
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present perfectof airlift.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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A French military aircraft is said to have airlifted Rajoelina from the Indian Ocean island to an unknown location, following a fortnight of nationwide protests aimed at kicking him out of power.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2025
U.S. military aircraft have airlifted about 18 metric tons of relief supplies for earthquake victims.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 19, 2023
One of the most battered areas was the small Ventura County community of Matilija Canyon, where officials have airlifted residents out.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 16, 2023
As for the Afghans, we and our partners have airlifted 100,000 of them.
From New York Times ● Aug. 31, 2021
I suppose they could have airlifted some in from Paris.
From The New Yorker ● Sep. 12, 2011
