fly at

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Frankenburg says its missiles can fly at more than 600 miles an hour and have a range of up to a mile.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The set-up of the two airports puts their planes in the same airspace, with overlapping flight patterns as they land and take off, though they are supposed to fly at different altitudes.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

The chapters fly at the reader in column-length bursts, and the perspective bops about from that of our heroine to neighborhood gossips, savvy editors and that unforgettable mother-in-law.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

Flags will fly at half-mast and Australians are being asked to light a candle in their windows to honour the victims.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

“They turn to owls and fly at night,” Abel shouted.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya