fly into

verb

flew into; flown into; flying into; flies into
: to be overcome by (sudden extreme emotion)
He flew into a rage.
They flew into a panic.

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Today’s question What is your favorite airport to fly into or out of in California and why? Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026 Past events have seen the likes of Thelonious Martin, Philmore Green, and even Stacy Epps (MF DOOM and Madlib’s label mate, producer, singer and emcee), who flew into the city for and performed at the Living Listening Party for free. Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 On that terrible day, millions of Americans witnessed airplanes flying into buildings, people jumping off skyscrapers, and the Twin Towers collapsing with thousands of innocents inside. Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 How to Get There The easiest way to get to Atlantic Beach is to fly into Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), roughly 26 miles to the northwest. Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fly into

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“Fly into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fly%20into. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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