skies
Americannoun
verb
Example Sentences
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The competition crisis in our skies and on our roads can be solved only by opening the gates.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
The skies may have darkened for years as volcanic material blocked sunlight around the globe, triggering severe cooling.
From Science Daily • May 11, 2026
This will be one of the few times when the Russian president’s precise location, under the open skies, will be known in advance.
From Slate • May 9, 2026
Addressing the military parade under grey skies, Lai thanked Pena and his government "for long speaking up for Taiwan on the international stage".
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
World War II was largely fought and won in the skies with airplanes that flew faster and did more things than ever before.
From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson
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