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are flying
  • present progressive of fly.

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"The position with very few exceptions is that you can't seize vessels that are flying the flag of another country," he told BBC Verify.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Tiles are flying around brownstones, sororities, warehouses, corporate off-sites and country clubs from Chicago to Miami to Dallas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Travelers face sky-high costs for a summer getaway, especially if they are flying to their destinations.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

So as long as enough travelers are flying, the add-on revenue is more predictable.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Tons of gulls are flying above our boat.

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko