flies
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Struck repeatedly and energetically at both ends of the room, the shuttlecock flies high.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
At least that’s what Michael Vater, a Florida-based lawyer who flies regularly, is banking on.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
The F-15E Strike Eagle is a two-seat aircraft that flies with a pilot and a weapons systems officer.
From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026
“This time, I wasn’t 17 years old, going through my first heartbreak, crying at the piano and a song just flies out. I had to sharpen my songwriting skills and my singing skills,” Rodrigo said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
As the afternoon flies by, Parker’s expression goes from eager, hopeful puppy to sad, dejected old dog.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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