fly back

Example Sentences

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In both Vietnam and Myanmar, shortages have been so severe that airlines have slashed operations, while foreign carriers have added fuel stops outside those countries to ensure they can fly back out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Andrea's insurance company eventually classified her as a medical emergency - and they are due to fly back to the UK via Frankfurt on Monday.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

They were due to fly back on Sunday 1 March - hours after the war broke out - and arrived at the airport to find their flight cancelled.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

By scrambling the networks used by Shaheds inside Ukraine's borders, these means of electronic warfare force Moscow's drones to alter their course and fly back towards Russia.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

I just want to sit with them a few more moments before I have to fly back to Faerie alone.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black