fly at

phrase

Synonyms of fly atnext
: to assail suddenly and violently
He flew at me in a rage.

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This flag, flown at a refugee camp in Craney Island, Virginia, helps display the significance of freedom. Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 23 July 2026 After a decade of partial isolation from international sports, Russian athletes and sports fans may finally see their flag flying at an Olympic Games in the near future. Fred Weir, Christian Science Monitor, 23 July 2026 The lawyer said the plane was flying at about 15,000 feet and traveling at more than 600 kilometers per hour when the incident occurred. Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 22 July 2026 Scented liners and deodorizing products can also keep flies at bay. Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fly at

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“Fly at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fly%20at. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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