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flying

[flahy-ing] / ˈflaɪ ɪŋ /


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Checking in for the flight at Beijing Capital International Airport, passenger Hu Yuan told AFP he felt "a sense of pride" flying an international route on a domestically produced plane.

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

That particular day, I was flying to go to the Creative Arts Emmys.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

"What if I have completely overestimated my capabilities? What if my story ends up being a cautionary tale like Icarus about flying too close to the sun?" he writes in the book.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

Only about 6% of U.S. travelers to Europe in 2025 said it was their first time flying abroad.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

The dogs stayed on the trail but I immediately lost all control and went flying out into space with the sled.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen




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