flying

Example Sentences

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The ship was falsely flying a Cameroonian flag and was heading toward Limbe, a seaside city in the west of the African country, said a spokesperson for France's Atlantic maritime prefecture.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The federal government said Thursday it had reached a deal to erect a field hospital in Kenya to quarantine and treat Americans exposed to the virus, rather than flying them home for care.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

That said, watching the sweet-and-sour sauce flying in slow motion is actually quite amusing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Kroenke spends a lot of time flying to and from the United States, which can mean some early rises to watch the Gunners play.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Rowdy came flying into my room and jumped right up in the middle of my bed.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls