fly
Example Sentences
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The Mexican fruit fly enters California when travelers bring fruits or vegetables back from regions that are infested, according to the department.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
Last month, the team said it would fly with fewer aircraft at most displays in a bid to extend the lifespan of the Hawk, which entered service in the 1980s.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
And then his mother, who had been unable to attend the World Cup because of the high cost of obtaining a US visa, was able to fly in for the Uruguay game.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026
As for strategy, Barstool just sort of feels its way along, trying new things—selling T-shirts, live concerts—and adjusting on the fly.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026
We fly past yet another highway exit, this one featuring just two gas stations and a sketchy motel.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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