flew
Americanverb
verb
noun
Example Sentences
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"When we flew into Madrid we could see the fire very close to the airport," said Pilar, a 69-year-old New Zealand tourist.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
Trump recently flew on an older plane from Turkey due in part to concerns over the new jet’s defensive capabilities, the Journal previously reported.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
He then flew to France to work with Triet, an experience he loved because she shot on film.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
His arrival was visible to those in the stadium as he was in one of three helicopters that flew overhead before doing a circuit of it and then landing.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
My hair flew straight up and felt as if it was pushing the top out of my old straw hat.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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