air current
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A flow of air.
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- Birds of prey use warm air currents to lift them high in the sky.
- The glider pilot skillfully rode the thermal air currents to gain altitude.
- A sudden cold air current swept through the valley, signaling a change in weather.
- We could feel the gentle air current from the fan on the hot summer day.
- The movement of smoke in the room revealed a subtle air current coming from under the door.
- Understanding global air currents is crucial for predicting long-term climate patterns.
- The hot air balloon ascended slowly as it caught a favorable air current.
- Pollen can be carried for miles on a strong air current, affecting people with allergies far away.
- The engineers designed the skyscraper to withstand powerful air currents at its upper levels.
- As the fire grew, it created its own powerful upward air current, drawing in more oxygen.