fly

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The White House also said that Trump and Marco Rubio “will be on standby to fly to Pakistan if necessary.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

And the U.S. may see more people hitting the road because they don’t want to fly this summer, he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

His obituary remembered Grillmair as "an avid pilot, flying small aircraft and gliders that he owned and maintained at his home; he would cheerfully accept requests to fly with him".

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

American travelers may pay more to fly this summer, but they otherwise don’t have much to worry about—with one important exception.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

He waves his hand, like he’s shooing an annoying fly.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam