on-air

adjective

: appearing, used, or done on a radio or television broadcast
an on-air telephone call
our live, on-air fund-raiser

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As Carr opened proceedings in which the public could comment on The View investigation and the station licenses, the network launched an on-air campaign to elicit filings. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026 As the clock ticks closer to the return of CBS’ 60 Minutes, the show continues to add new on-air talent in a bid to replenish its team of journalists. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026 Mosha Lundström Halbert is a multidisciplinary fashion and culture journalist and on-air reporter. — Mosha Lundström Halbert, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2026 Several minutes later, Melvin decided the incident warranted an on-air explanation. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on-air

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“On-air.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on-air. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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