flying

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Jaquez set the tone in the first quarter by following a Dugalic miss with a flying layup as she was sent sprawling to the floor.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

That had sparked a race over the weekend in mountainous terrain, with images posted on social media of US aircraft and helicopters flying low over Iran as part of search-and-rescue operations.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

The whole area had been evacuated and was swarming with emergency services while helicopters were flying overhead, Newman says.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

And yet, every time, Lucy yanked the ball away at the last moment, leaving Charlie Brown flying helplessly through the air.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

With her mane and tail flying, she galloped around the lot.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls