fly
Example Sentences
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They work diligently as sparks fly from metal heated to 1,200C.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
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
In the fifth, he drove in a run with a sacrifice pop fly.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 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
“I warn you, I am going to fly closer,” said Anja.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
