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  • present participle of fly.
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flying

[flahy-ing] / ˈflaɪ ɪŋ /


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The achievement gives scientists a new way to examine how the brain and body work together to produce complex actions, including walking and flying.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Nigel is flying out to the US for the knockout stages of the World Cup, harbouring high hopes of England's glory.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

But be forewarned: A dizzying liftoff doesn’t mean the stock will keep flying.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

“But right now, softball is on a rocket ship. Let’s keep on cooking, let’s keep on flying, let’s show that if you build it, they will come.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

He knocks everything off the table, sending the crayons flying, and bursts into tears.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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