fly at

phrase

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

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Scented liners and deodorizing products can also keep flies at bay. Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 16 July 2026 Traditionally, flags are flown at half-staff on the day of a senator’s death and the day following. Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026 On Monday, July 13, the Gandesa City Council decreed two days of official mourning, during which the flags of the municipal buildings will fly at half-mast. Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026 Of Contreras’ 13 home runs, five of them flew at least 470 feet. Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 14 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 20 Jul. 2026.

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