flying

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At the end of the trip, Trump Jr.’s personal lawyer commented at a business conference in Miami: “I had a nice closing this morning with Don Trump Jr., who’s flying back from India today.”

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

The fire was first spotted May 15 by a plane flying over the island.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Europeans have meanwhile learned to be more confident from dealing with the Trump administration, and have become more comfortable with flying the flag for the EU, Metsola said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Nigel is flying out to the US for the knockout stages of the World Cup, harbouring high hopes of England's glory.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

I screamed, but they shrieked and converged on me like a flying army.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff