fly

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Voyager 2 needed more than nine and a half years just to fly past the planet, without attempting to enter orbit.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

"I guarantee after these astronauts fly around the moon, you're going to have more kids dressing up as astronauts for Halloween," Isaacman said during a recent television interview.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

In the Middle East, there is no meaningful jamming of GPS, which can cause drones to crash or fly off course, as military officials expect in a conflict with China.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The odd-looking craft essentially aimed to test whether they could fly with no wings, instead generating lift from the body of the plane.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Except for short distances banty chickens can’t fly well, because they have been bred to be too heavy for their wings.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen