on-air
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of on-air
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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Telling a federal judge the same kind of thing carries the threat of disbarment and perjury charges, and no amount of bravado previously reserved for on-air broadcasts could change that math.
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 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
ABC is running on-air spots urging viewers to support the program.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
Tur still advises his outfit choices and weighs in on his on-air performance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
Praised Fulvia for what is, in fact, a really good idea, and cleared the way to continue her own on-air depiction of the Mockingjay.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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