How to Use airflow in a Sentence
airflow
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This type of surgery removes those pockets to increase airflow.
— Kimberly Goad, SELF, 11 Nov. 2021 -
Without getting too deep in the weeds, a flat-plane crankshaft reduces engine weight and improves airflow.
— Tribune News Service, cleveland, 6 Nov. 2021 -
The girl was being treated with helium and oxygen, which helps with airflow as her arteries swelled.
— Courtney Tanner, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 Oct. 2021 -
If using flower pots: Start by elevating the pots on bricks to creak airflow from the bottom.
— San Antonio Express-News, 11 Oct. 2021 -
Your difficulty in clearing your ears is due to the direction of the airflow in your eustachian tube.
— John Cox, USA TODAY, 7 Oct. 2021 -
Cranking down the airflow setting but keeping the heat high helps with this, as does using a smoothing product both before and after styling.
— Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 Nov. 2021 -
Think of cooling sheets—and their generous fabric weave pattern—as a window designed to give heat an escape route and give you that extra airflow.
— Rebecca Brown, Glamour, 15 Oct. 2021 -
Simply replace your old A/C vent covers with their smart covers, set up the system, and let Flair take care of the airflow in your home.
— Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 8 Nov. 2021 -
Not only is the airflow across the A/C condenser blocked, but the radiator sitting behind it suffers too.
— Bob Weber, chicagotribune.com, 21 Oct. 2021 -
The airflow can be separated for front and rear occupants to prevent cross-contamination.
— Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 19 Nov. 2021 -
Third, where possible, workplace and other settings should be arranged to limit the duration persons are in the direct airflow of others.
— Serhat Gümrükçü, Fortune, 22 Nov. 2021 -
Airlines have also educated consumers on the benefits of Hepa-filters on planes, and vertical airflow, and the cleaning that goes on between flights.
— Ben Baldanza, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2021 -
However, health officials encourage people to wear masks in crowded places or indoor environments with little airflow.
— Cindy Krischer Goodman, sun-sentinel.com, 25 Oct. 2021 -
Such tests can involve invasive methods such as intravenous catheters to measure blood flow through the heart’s chambers, or miniature cameras to observe possible airflow obstruction.
— Laura Landro, WSJ, 22 Oct. 2021 -
Thanks to three layers of firm, airflow-regulating memory foam, the mattress contours to the shape of your body no matter your sleeping position (back, side, or stomach) and relieves pressure points.
— Kayla Hui, PEOPLE.com, 19 Nov. 2021 -
The cylindrical AirFan, which is designed to sit above your bed’s headboard, has an open chamber that allows for both cool and warm airflow at 10 different speed levels.
— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 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 -
Cut back any shrubs or plants from around the unit that may be blocking the airflow.
— Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 18 May 2022 -
Cover with a lid that has one or two holes punched for a bit of airflow.
— Steve Bender, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2023 -
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 -
Keep adequate airflow by removing the canister and using soapy water to wash it in a sink.
— Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024
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