flying

Example Sentences

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Travelers face sky-high costs for a summer getaway, especially if they are flying to their destinations.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

"The way she plays is subtle but integral to the team that she's in. If Keira's good and if Keira's flying, the team's flying," Williamson told the Women's Football Weekly podcast.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

“Right now, we’re flying blind, especially in places where we’ve criminalized wildlife trade and driven it underground.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

During the war, bases like Bluie East Two served as midway points for bombers and transport planes flying between North America and Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

I snatch the postcard, sending the rest of the mail flying across the counter.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller