flier

Example Sentences

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With ordinary Japanese, especially younger ones, Takaichi has got off to a flier, becoming something of a fashion icon and a hit on social media.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

The Lancashire opener started England's innings in dramatic fashion, hitting Theekshana for six then successive fours to get his side off to a flier.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

At the center of it is Curt Cignetti, the deadpan coaching lifer who took a flier on Bloomington in 2023, told Hoosier Nation he wins wherever he goes —“Google me”—and went out and did it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

It was the flier in the venue window.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2025

The male, on the contrary, is a strong flier and is attracted even from considerable distances by a scent released by the female from special glands.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson