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as in winged
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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2
as in escaped
to get free from a dangerous or confining situation
you must fly to safety immediately
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as in raced
to proceed or move quickly
flew down the concourse to catch his flight
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as in fled
to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening
no one in the movies ever thinks to fly from the ax murderer and immediately call the police
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as in disappeared
to cease to be visible
the morning mist had flown, and a sparkling sea lay before us
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as in passed
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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The bees themselves, also crafted in a yellow gold with black stripe accents, featured winged detailing and smaller gemstones.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026 -
The limited edition features an image of Pegasus, the majestic, winged stallion from ancient Greek mythology, engraved on the case.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
31 May 2026
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Junior Grace Simmons escaped an early jam to set the tone for a low-scoring complete game from the circle, and Aniyah Bailey had a birthday to remember by anchoring the team’s contagious offensive showing with two doubles and five RBI in a 3-for-4 day.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
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Better still, leave workers’ rates alone and expand the base to all forms of compensation and to investment income — the income that has escaped the program for nine decades.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Jordan and Jenkins sued instead and raced most of the 2025 season uncharted.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
11 Dec. 2025
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In last season’s Champions League quarter-finals, when eventual winners PSG raced into a two-goal lead, Villa responded with three in reply.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
10 Dec. 2025
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The gunman fled in a dark-colored car, investigators said.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Hialeah police spokesperson Eddie Rodriguez said Wimbley was crossing Okeechobee Road northbound on a bicycle after leaving neighboring Miami Springs when he was struck by a black vehicle that fled the scene.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Here was a man who answered the bell for nearly six years knowing that the audience had virtually disappeared because of a dispute with Comcast.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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Around the time Leyden disappeared, officials said Marcelin was seen on surveillance video buying a saw and cleaning supplies at a Home Depot.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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The bill passed unanimously in the state Senate in January.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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More than a decade has passed since Cristiano Ronaldo last played a football match in the United States.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The ship then sailed for the port of Praia in Cape Verde, but was denied permission to dock.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Lombardo faced six primary challengers of his own, but sailed to victory Tuesday night.—
Paul Boger,
NPR,
10 June 2026
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Bill Gates and Warren Buffett sped things up with their Giving Pledge, asking billionaire signers to give away their money during their lifetimes.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
14 June 2026
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Officials say at Alexander Avenue and Route 347 in Saint James, Smith sped through a red light, traveling about 70 mph, and crashed into Espinosa's car.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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“Flown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flown. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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