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Sorry, Ms. Kenny, this won’t fly in Scarsdale.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Furthermore, borrowing $163,000 for a $140,000 won’t fly with most lenders, whether you’re looking for a VA loan or seeking a loan from your local bank.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

One mum from Lowestoft, in Suffolk, claimed her teenage son was "adamant he won’t fly again" after feeling "bullied" into going through an X-ray scanner that could damage his medical devices.

From BBC • Aug. 14, 2024

That won’t fly in its new conference, where teams like Michigan or Penn State will be content to use their rushing attacks to grind the Trojans down to a pulp.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2024

I asked you to steer clear of the nest because the birds won’t fly to it if they see you—not smell, but actually see you near it.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers




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