How to Use airflow in a Sentence

airflow

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  • The low sides and roomy nature of the sheet pan assist with the airflow.
    — Washington Post, 15 May 2021
  • Those hedges can grow in, so make sure there’s a bit of space for airflow.
    — Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2024
  • Then leave the iPhone in a dry area with airflow, Apple says.
    — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2024
  • The airflow is great with these sheets, keeping me nice and cool.
    — Nena Farrell, WIRED, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Cut back any shrubs or plants from around the unit that may be blocking the airflow.
    — Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 18 May 2022
  • One side of each vestibule door folds up to increase airflow near the ground.
    — Adrienne Donica, Popular Mechanics, 23 Mar. 2021
  • Cover with a lid that has one or two holes punched for a bit of airflow.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2023
  • Look for shirts with mesh vents under the arms and on the back that improve airflow.
    — Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2021
  • But even that won’t save your buns if a large sheet pan is blocking the airflow.
    — Antara Sinha, Bon Appétit, 12 Jan. 2022
  • The criss-cross cutouts show a small amount of skin at the waist, while a larger cutout enhances airflow at the back.
    — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
  • And no need to worry about rot and fungus since the base has slots to allow airflow through the soil.
    — Jennifer Carmichael, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2023
  • Offshore airflow will help heat much of the region to daytime highs in the low to mid 80s.
    — oregonlive, 6 Oct. 2022
  • Open windows and turn on the range hood fan to allow airflow.
    — Mallory Arnold, Outside Online, 19 Aug. 2022
  • The brush is lined with vents to ensure good airflow and leave your hair nice and bouncy.
    — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 9 Oct. 2024
  • They are used to shift logs around to increase airflow and keep the flames going strong.
    — Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Then, hang the cut stems upside down in a dry area with good airflow until the fruits, leaves, and stems are dry.
    — Marissa Wu, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Inside, of course, the airflow comes from fans or HVAC systems.
    — Rachel Kurzius, Washington Post, 22 Nov. 2022
  • The presence of smoke in the sky largely depends on airflow.
    — Lawrence Andrea, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Sep. 2021
  • Plus, the design is flattering on the waist and allows airflow to keep you cool in the heat.
    — Megan Schaltegger, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2024
  • Even with this smaller space, the food still didn’t touch and there was ample airflow.
    — Rachel Simon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2023
  • The mesh panels on the back and sides allow for extra airflow.
    — Rachel Weber, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2021
  • The new design keeps the airflow closer to the sides of the car, creating a smaller wake.
    — New York Times, 8 May 2022
  • Place the screens or drying racks in a dark, warm, and dry spot with good airflow and allow the bulbs to dry for two to four weeks.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2024
  • And stay away from tight clothing, which can block airflow.
    — Carmel Wroth, NPR, 6 June 2024
  • For the rest of you, your air fryer is also still just an oven — but there is greater airflow.
    — Maxwell Zeff / Gizmodo, Quartz, 1 Apr. 2024
  • Any airflow should be through the fabric itself instead of around the sides.
    — Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 27 Feb. 2021
  • An airflow from the Desert Southwest vs. the Gulf of Mexico.
    — Star Tribune, 16 June 2021
  • The 2-tier roof lets in airflow while the solid structure keeps rainfall out.
    — Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 30 June 2022
  • This improves airflow and lets more sunlight get into the canopy while keeping the tree compact and productive.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2025
  • This type of pruning (skirting) improves airflow around and below the tree, which is key to preventing fungal diseases and pest infestations.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2025

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