flying

Example Sentences

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"It was as if a lot of planes were flying overhead, everything was humming and the glass in the windows shook."

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

His lead frigates, flying American flags, entered the heavily fortified port under a cover of fog that lifted at a most inconvenient time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

‘I feel pressured’: My husband has early Alzheimer’s and wants to visit Europe, but I’m terrified of flying.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Travelers face sky-high costs for a summer getaway, especially if they are flying to their destinations.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 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