flier

Example Sentences

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The future of the ultralow-cost carrier, a breed of cramped flier that dominates in Europe, is in question in America.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Quarterback Cade Klubnik was a bit of a flier in the fourth round but one worth taking if veteran Geno Smith struggles.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Every frequent flier recognizes the frustration of flights getting pushed back 15 minutes, then another 15 minutes, knowing it will take a full hour to find someone to repair that broken toilet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

Taking a flier on a D-III pitcher was no longer justifiable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

If Guido had been any less of a fancy flier, we would’ve been chopped to confetti.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan