flying

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The whole area had been evacuated and was swarming with emergency services while helicopters were flying overhead, Newman says.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

While I was flying over the island’s shore, the topography looked almost identical to the Florida Everglades.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

And yet, every time, Lucy yanked the ball away at the last moment, leaving Charlie Brown flying helplessly through the air.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Shortly after the initial ascent, the rocket’s upper stage separated from the main part of the SLS rocket and began flying with the Orion crew vehicle attached to it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

If it was the mail plane, what direction was it flying?

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell