flown

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Flown remotely by pilots in the U.S., the MQ-9s have chalked up an important and previously undisclosed combat first.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

Flown during the government of Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi and banned after the 1979 revolution, the flag is frequently seen at anti-government protests.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2022

Flown from Honolulu to New York City with her family, Cao read her essay at the unveiling ceremony.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2018

Flown to a secret jail set up in a hurry by the C.I.A. in Thailand, Mr. Zubaydah was first questioned by F.B.I. agents using traditional rapport-building methods.

From New York Times • Aug. 23, 2016

Flown the coop, is how she puts it.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood