on-air
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of on-air
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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It has even put up with personalities whose on-air claims created nine-figure legal headaches.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026
In addition to Pixar and National Geographic, certain corporate functions were also affected by the layoffs, as was ESPN, which cut several well-known on-air analysts and reporters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
The network has run on-air spots urging its viewers to support the program by filing comments with the FCC.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
Weeks later, the on-air host has now closed on the sale of his home for just $300,000 less than that, as first reported by Mansion Global.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026
The band of reporters reassembled at the front gate, and I watched the attractive newscasters flipping their hair and fastening microphones to their collars, using the backdrop of the Dakota for their on-air reports.
From "Confessions of a Murder Suspect" by James Patterson
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