air alert, n.
the warning signal that begins a period of preparation for an enemy air attack
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air alert
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the condition in which combat aircraft are airborne and ready for an operation
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air alert
sample sentences
"aircraft in the Mideast are on air alert"
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the time period during which military and civilian agencies are prepared for an enemy air attack
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air alert
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