flies
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“This time, I wasn’t 17 years old, going through my first heartbreak, crying at the piano and a song just flies out. I had to sharpen my songwriting skills and my singing skills,” Rodrigo said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
The researchers investigated how caffeine consumed at different times of day influences inhibition and impulsivity using fruit flies.
From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026
He said maggots and flies were attracted to food left in general waste bins as they tended to be collected less often.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
Since his trip to Roatán in 2022, Scott has become a familiar speaker at conferences and flies to events across the world to discuss his journey into longevity treatments.
From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026
His feet lift from the ground, and he flies off.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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