on the air

phrase

variants or less commonly on air
of a radio or television station, program, etc.
: broadcasting or being broadcast
The interview will be on the air tomorrow.
an interview being shown on air

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In a region win against a squad that featured one of the top 100 prospects in the country in Winder-Barrow defensive back Giovanni Tuggle, Robinson went for 100 yards — 48 on the ground, 52 on the air, with eight catches. — Mcclain Baxley For The Ajc, AJC.com, 12 Oct. 2026 In some cases, the group has been the only one on the air criticizing Democratic candidates. — Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026 Last week, Dana Walden, Disney’s chief creative officer, discussed at a conference some of the challenges the company faces in trying to keep late-night host Jimmy Kimmel on the air as viewers migrate away from watching his show in linear fashion. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026 Instead, silence frequently prevails on the air, if not on social media. — Mike Sando, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the air

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