flying

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In 2024, an RAF plane carrying then-Defence Secretary Grant Shapps had its GPS signal jammed while flying close to Russian territory.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

In the first, Tinsley left one bad pitch too far into the strike zone, and Evans sent the ball flying over the center-field wall.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

But the conflict has also seen the re-emergence as a key US partner of India's traditional adversary Pakistan, which has positioned itself as a mediator, with its powerful army chief flying Friday to Tehran.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

But a final run on which he did two flying laps enabled him to pip Antonelli by 0.068 seconds and Russell whooped with delight on the radio after realising he had secured pole.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

I’m flying to Sunshine Island at dawn, to meet a boat from the adventure-cruise company Troppo Tourists.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr