no-fly zone

noun

technical
: an area where military airplanes are not allowed to fly during a conflict or war

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This would be an EU military mission akin to the counter-piracy or Balkan security efforts the European’s routinely execute. — Plan and execute a no-fly zone over Ukraine. James Stavridis, Twin Cities, 19 Aug. 2025 Adding the star next to Tatis and Merrill, two of the better outfield defenders in the league, would practically turn San Diego's outfield into a no-fly zone. Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025 Dentistry tends to be a no-fly zone for journalists—who wants to relive those moments in print? Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 29 July 2025 The area around Canfield Mountain has been designated a no-fly zone by the sheriff’s office until further notice, including a prohibition on drones, the county’s emergency management services said. Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 1 July 2025 Hikers and local residents were ordered to shelter in place, and the area was declared a no-fly zone, especially for drones that could interfere with attempts to stop the shooter. Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 30 June 2025 After the air space across large swaths of the Middle East turned into a no-fly zone, the skies over Afghanistan have become increasingly crowded as airlines seek alternative flight paths to connect Asia with Europe and the US. Leen Al-Rashdan, Fortune, 21 June 2025 For some travelers, Newark Liberty International Airport has become a no-fly zone. Andrew Arenge, NBC news, 20 May 2025

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