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as in to hover
to move through the air with or as if with outstretched wings the Wright brothers realized mankind's age-old wish to fly

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as in to pass
to withstand scrutiny and gain acceptance or approval the familiar "Because I said so!" is a reason that won't fly with most teenagers

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Marine One As a security measure, presidential helicopter Marine One often flies in a group of as many as five identical aircraft. Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 30 May 2025 The mayor’s 12-year-old ward and distant relative Atari (Koyu Rankin) flies to the island with the goal of saving his beloved pet Spots (Liev Schreiber) from certain death. Shannon Carlin, Time, 30 May 2025
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The resort is perfectly located for guests to take full advantage of the region’s famed outdoor adventures—hiking trails, mountain biking routes, world-class fly fishing, and premier skiing at nearby Bridger Bowl, Yellowstone National Park, and the Yellowstone River. Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2025 In general, one either adds a few more capabilities on each fly to test or tries to do the entire system on each flight. Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for fly
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  • Over the years, the percentage of transactions conducted in cash has significantly dropped, with the average estimate now hovering around 20 percent.
    Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
  • The purchase is worth around $509 million at current market prices, with Bitcoin hovering around $108,000.
    Niamh Rowe, Quartz, 28 May 2025
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  • Tens of thousands of Afghans pursued the special immigration process and escaped with the exit of U.S. forces, fearing retaliation up to death with the return of Taliban rule.
    Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 22 May 2025
  • Also, take some time to examine the perimeter of your yard to ensure any gates and fences are secure and don’t have any gaps through which your pup can easily escape.
    Cody Godwin, USA Today, 22 May 2025
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  • Best Amazon Comfortable Shoe and Clothing Deals When traveling on assignment, my first packing priority is always comfortable shoes that can keep up with my busy schedule and not leave me with tired, achy feet at the end of the day.
    Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025
  • In previous postseasons — many of which ended with disappointing early eliminations — the Dodgers would use one wide-body plane to shuttle players, coaches, executives, staff, broadcasters and other members of their bloated playoff traveling party from city to city.
    Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
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  • But in 1986, after three years of public protests, the Marcoses fled into exile, with a planeload of jewels, cash, and gold bars.
    Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
  • Both suspects fled the scene, traveling northbound.
    Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
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  • The film is also an introspective interrogation of Cruise's stardom, confronting its main character with uncomfortable realities: his world is artificial, insulated, and fleeting, and his multimillion-dollar good looks could disappear in an instant.
    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 24 May 2025
  • Julius Randle was one of the bright spots in Game 1, but disappeared in Game 2, scoring just six points with five rebounds on 2-for-11 shooting.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
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  • The bipartisan bill had sailed through the Senate and passed the House by a vote of 409–2.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 24 May 2025
  • By 2006, when Congress passed the Unlawful Internet Gambling and Enforcement Act, a law designed to criminalize online gambling in all of its various forms, from poker to sports betting, the NFL had completely abandoned its objections to fantasy.
    David Hill, Rolling Stone, 24 May 2025
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  • Our chat canvasses why Milioti was the right actress for the role of Sofia and why LeFranc is submitting The Penguin‘s finale for Emmy consideration.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 28 May 2025
  • Public comment on the canvasses was close to nonexistent.
    Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 26 Nov. 2024
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  • Erect blackberries like 'Navaho' can be planed in traditional rows or grown as a hedge.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
  • Although planed and sanded to prevent splinters, the barnwood has a natural, untreated appearance for a casual wood kitchen cabinet color and finish.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2024

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“Fly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fly. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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