flying

Example Sentences

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Race Across The World sees pairs travel across land and sea, with flying, smartphones, and credit cards all banned.

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

This would allow the probe to reduce its speed enough to remain in orbit, rather than simply flying past.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

I was just about flying through the air, on my way to a not-too-friendly meeting with the ground and some good-sized, sharp-edged stones.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan