on the air
idiom
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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A couple years ago, fans even thought that Swift might make a cameo onthe medical drama, which is still on the air after 20 years.
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2025
After the hit series concluded in 1993 following four seasons on the air, Diamond went on to star in spinoffs The College Years (1993-94) and The New Class (1993-2000).
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
While the competing networks may be negotiating similar deals with Comcast, Marquee remains on the air, at least for now, while CHSN has yet to crack into the channel lineup.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
This is Pompeo’s first major TV role since stepping back from Grey’s Anatomy, which is currently in its 21st season, and will celebrate 20 years on the air later this month.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2025
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2025
After the hit series concluded in 1993 following four seasons on the air, Diamond went on to star in spinoffs The College Years (1993-94) and The New Class (1993-2000).
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
While the competing networks may be negotiating similar deals with Comcast, Marquee remains on the air, at least for now, while CHSN has yet to crack into the channel lineup.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
This is Pompeo’s first major TV role since stepping back from Grey’s Anatomy, which is currently in its 21st season, and will celebrate 20 years on the air later this month.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2025
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“On the air.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20air. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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