How to Use open-air in a Sentence
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The open-air warehouse is hot in the summer and cold in the winter.
— Cynthia Sewell, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2024 -
There is the thought that Gazans would breach the fence and break out of their open-air prison—that is one thing.
— David Remnick, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2023 -
All around the main square, open-air stages had been erected.
— Aatish Taseer, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2023 -
This new law will hurt so many of us Free body culture Who’s afraid of the open-air breast?
— Jane Greenway Carr, CNN, 19 Mar. 2023 -
That said, huge fans are set up at the front and back of the open-air market, so there is some air flow.
— Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2023 -
The best part is the makeshift open-air dining room will be set up and taken down for you.
— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 July 2023 -
The school houses two small aircraft in a large open-air space that was once a gym.
— Tcrain, al, 14 Mar. 2023 -
Each of the posh digs looks out to lush greenery and features open-air hot spring baths.
— Christina Liao, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2023 -
Starting up top, the sun deck sports a large whirlpool flanked by sun pads, a bar, and an open-air lounge.
— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 June 2023 -
Being an open-air theater, The Star is at the mercy of the weather.
— Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 15 May 2024 -
The building sits in the heart of UNLV and is two floors tall with an open-air center.
— Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 7 Dec. 2023 -
Expect the song to be a highlight of her open-air concert here.
— George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2023 -
The city’s open-air book market is crammed with shoppers.
— John Daniszewski, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Mar. 2023 -
The films will be screened at the open-air Stardust Cinema.
— Sophia Scorziello, Variety, 21 June 2023 -
For the last two decades, millions of Palestinians in Gaza have been forced to live in an open-air prison.
— Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2023 -
Where cafes and shops now thrive, there were empty storefronts and open-air drug markets in the 1990s.
— Omari Daniels, Washington Post, 21 Nov. 2023 -
An open-air floor plan connects the main living room to a massive chef’s kitchen.
— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2024 -
The entrance leads to an expansive, open-air great room.
— Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2023 -
And at least one case has been linked to homeless encampments and the open-air drug markets.
— Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 13 June 2023 -
Much could have gone wrong with an open-air, miles-long boat procession.
— Rick Noack, Washington Post, 26 July 2024 -
Heading upstairs to the main deck, a spacious open-air lounge leads to the main salon and dining area.
— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2024 -
Retail space is planned on the south side, facing the open-air Marketplace Plaza.
— Benjamin C Tankersley, Washington Post, 12 Apr. 2023 -
The overall space features a half-dozen roll-up garage-style doors on two sides of the building for open-air dining.
— Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 7 Mar. 2024 -
Where to Eat and Drink There are lots of restaurants in Provenza with open-air eateries under the lush green canopy of trees that line the streets.
— Adam Groffman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2023 -
An open-air rooftop bar boasts views of the city and eclectic New American fare, craft cocktails and more.
— Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 16 Feb. 2023 -
Be sure to check out the Fruit Company’s orchard tours in an open-air shuttle.
— Ben Davidson, The Mercury News, 17 June 2024 -
The aft deck is also equipped with a large lounge and an alfresco dining area for open-air soirees.
— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024 -
The sprawling open-air shopping center has about 120 stores.
— Zaeem Shaikh, Dallas News, 10 May 2023 -
If the vehicle is stored indoors and can be moved, move it outside into an open-air location.
— Kate Gibson, CBS News, 9 Oct. 2024 -
The floor-to-ceiling windows and open-air rooftop deck give guests the unique opportunity to gaze at the erupting fountains behind them without missing a moment of the race.
— Mark Gray, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024
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There are also wagon rides and plenty of open air for kids to play.
— Amy Haneline, Indianapolis Star, 5 Oct. 2017 -
With heavy rains, many were damaged and sank from the weight, leaving crude oil or petroleum products in the open air emitting fumes.
— The Washington Post, NOLA.com, 4 Sep. 2017 -
This isn't just a casual family jaunt into the open air—there's a strict protocol about who gets an invite.
— Marcia Moody, Town & Country, 7 June 2017 -
Officials said generators should be at least 20 feet from homes in open air, not contained in any building.
— Rafael Olmeda, Sun-Sentinel.com, 12 Sep. 2017 -
Other days were spent following Jankowski’s advice to get out into the open air, to change his scenery, to lose himself a little.
— Rory Smith, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2017 -
The family also is working with a new design that makes more use of the open air in the retail and public spaces than other megaprojects in the city.
— Dominique Fong, WSJ, 4 July 2017 -
Welcome to the Dell, White People,’ night, with many if not most concertgoers laying eyes on the open air space for the first time.
— Dan Deluca, Philly.com, 22 Sep. 2017 -
There will be a open air trolley service to shuttle folks from the different parking lots to the Apple Festival.
— Linda McIntosh, sandiegouniontribune.com, 6 Oct. 2017 -
Eucalyptus, a natural decongestant, breaks down mucus and helps open air passageways.
— Allison Young, Good Housekeeping, 20 Oct. 2017 -
The accommodations are all in the Balinese style, made of reclaimed tropical wood and with plenty of open air (don’t worry, there is air conditioning).
— Priscilla Eakeley, Town & Country, 20 Sep. 2017 -
Outside the then city limits, from Back River to Westport, open air pavilions and road houses dispensed the alcohol that was forbidden in the city.
— Jacques Kelly, baltimoresun.com, 31 Aug. 2017 -
But no matter the style, the point is to move in the open air.
— New York Times, 24 Aug. 2019 -
And Pearl made sure to spend plenty of time in the open air.
— Kyani Reid, NBC News, 30 May 2022 -
The fan doesn’t spin in the open air, like a propeller does.
— Rob Verger, Popular Science, 14 Oct. 2020 -
In the open air of the park, many parkgoers saw no need to wear them.
— NBC News, 25 Mar. 2020 -
No telling what the elements will be with the open air in Philly.
— Ben Walker, ajc, 24 Oct. 2022 -
The natatio, an open air bath, was the size of an Olympic swimming pool.
— Livia Borghese, CNN, 26 June 2022 -
Much of the path is outside or in open air, according to the zoo.
— oregonlive, 6 July 2020 -
The new-build event space will have garage doors that allow for open air flow.
— Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 3 Jan. 2024 -
In nice weather, make a reservation to get one of the open air booths along the street.
— Jeanette Marantosstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2019 -
Bar stools along the open air deck's edge maximize the view, but the show doesn't stop with the sunset.
— Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 12 Nov. 2021 -
The second-floor open air deck has a cantilevered rooftop.
— Dallas News, 22 Nov. 2020 -
Many wait in the open air with coughs and sore throats to get tested for the coronavirus.
— Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2022 -
Free music in the open air is on tap just as the long daylight hours hit their peak.
— John Adamian, courant.com, 18 June 2018 -
The hot baths in the basement were open air, facing giant trees and a tiny stream.
— Ed Droste, Vogue, 28 May 2019 -
The open air market will be closed on Sundays for the time being.
— oregonlive, 19 June 2020 -
Plus, there’s a large bathtub converted from a wine cask and set in the open air among the vines.
— Robert Joseph, A-LIST, 2 July 2018 -
But as the pandemic wears on, patios are more than a spot to sip drinks in the open air.
— Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 16 Oct. 2020 -
Opting for open air As with movies and clothing, trends rarely die in the auto industry.
— Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 3 May 2024 -
Leave the planning to the hotel, which will put on an open air pre-eclipse lunch, a cosmic garden party, and eclipse viewing by boat on Lake Austin.
— Maya Silver, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Mar. 2024
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