air power
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of air power
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, the F-16 Fighting Falcon sparked a new era for military air power in 1978.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
Some US analysts have described the loss of an F-15E deep inside Iranian territory, followed by the destruction of several rescue aircraft, as showing the limitations of the US air power.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
"This is a new type of approach to air power where you have a crewed fighter giving directions to four or five Ghost Bats flying in formation with it," he said.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
Even Kosovo, often cited as the success story of coercive air power, undermines the case.
From Salon • Mar. 4, 2026
Keep the peace through air power © 27Jul44; A182001.
From U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1971 July - December by Library of Congress. Copyright Office
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