flying

Example Sentences

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The palace was not flying the Royal Standard, suggesting King Charles was not present at the time of the collision.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

I was supposed to be flying to Milan in business class this weekend but my airline mistake fare was canceled.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

When there might be issues: If you’re flying from California to Texas, or have a layover there, officers may enforce Texas state law, including in the terminal.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

It is now flying decoy drones to identify the locations of Ukraine's air defences.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

I screamed, but they shrieked and converged on me like a flying army.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff