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

Five days later, he got on a plane to fly to Mexico for Christmas vacation, where he was sick with the flu almost the entire time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

He will fly to South Korea later Thursday.

From Barron's • 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

When I was ready it drew me softly in and taught me how to fly.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo