flying
Example Sentences
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But it could drop as the cost of flying mounts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
The 31-year-old “19 Kids and Counting” alumnus posted a $600,000 bond Tuesday and was flying home, where on judge’s orders he will be barred from contact with anyone younger than 18.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
After all, Vance had really just wanted to highlight religion, it would have made a little more sense to portray mysterious flying objects as angels, not demons.
From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026
"We found that flies consuming caffeine at night were less able to suppress movement, displaying impulsive behaviors such as reckless flying despite these aversive conditions."
From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026
We jumped from the top of the bus stairs and hit the front yard running, our blazers flying in our hands.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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