airs
Britishplural noun
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Feelings are conveyed with such airs that the poetry of a moment of silence disappears the instant someone speaks.
From Salon
For all his crowing about his money and showing off, he really didn’t put on airs.
From Salon
The series, which airs on the Paramount Network, will be followed by a new “Yellowstone” sequel — created, like the original, by Taylor Sheridan — that will start in December, Paramount said.
From New York Times
The Tony Awards will be broadcast on June 11 in two parts: A 90-minute pre-show, including the first round of awards, airs from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
From Washington Post
This story includes spoilers for the final episode of “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” which airs on CBS at 12:37 a.m.
From Los Angeles Times
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