How to Use airflow in a Sentence

airflow

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  • Look for shirts with mesh vents under the arms and on the back that improve airflow.
    — Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2021
  • The mesh panels on the back and sides allow for extra airflow.
    — Rachel Weber, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2021
  • The presence of smoke in the sky largely depends on airflow.
    — Lawrence Andrea, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Sep. 2021
  • Why not redesign the airflow in our buildings to prevent them, too?
    — Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 7 Sep. 2021
  • The fabrics have a hollow structure that promotes airflow.
    — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2024
  • But in fact, stasis of the airflow was a major contributor to our problem.
    — Washington Post, 17 Sep. 2021
  • Coils provide support and airflow, while foam offers pressure relief and cradling comfort.
    — Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 30 Sep. 2021
  • However, this did prove beneficial in the winter for white noise while sleeping and to keep airflow in the room going.
    — Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2024
  • The Ti 22 was the first body design to use side fences to channel the airflow over the body increasing downforce.
    — Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 25 Sep. 2021
  • To increase your ventilation, turn on the exhaust fan, make sure any vents are open and cleaned to promote airflow and bring in fans if possible.
    — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024
  • Their coils help give them the best of both worlds, with the airflow and bounce of traditional box-spring mattresses and the comfort of memory foam.
    — Medea Giordan, Wired, 5 Sep. 2021
  • Note the preferred airflow direction, which should be indicated on the filter’s framing.
    — Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 16 Sep. 2021
  • The blow dryer has greater airflow (compared to other popular models), which results in a high-velocity stream of air that dries hair quickly.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 25 Oct. 2024
  • The researchers separated pairs of hamsters with tubes of different lengths that allowed airflow but no physical contact.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 1 Oct. 2021
  • In addition to a distinct grille with a hollow bowtie badge that allows for slightly more cooling airflow, the ZR2 also gets a unique bumper.
    — Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2021
  • The building utilizes natural airflow to keep AC to a minimum and relies largely on natural light instead of bulbs.
    — Rana Good, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2021
  • Most filters feature arrow markings that indicate the correct placement; these arrows should typically point toward the furnace in the direction of the airflow.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 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

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