fly at

Idioms  

1. Attack fiercely, assault. For example, The dogs flew at each other's throats. [Late 1500s]

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fly at

Starship is set to fly at an altitude of about 275 kilometers above Earth and complete six orbits around the planet.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026

We want to fly, at the end of this year, an X-Wing demonstrator, which will take off from the Cazaux airbase in the south of France.

From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026

Prized for their payloads, long ranges and ability to fly at high altitudes, B-52s have played a role in many U.S. conflicts, including the war with Iran.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026

A police helicopter was also scrambled to fly at low level over the bare upland hills and farm tracks surrounding the reservoir, on the lookout for vehicles or tents.

From BBC ● Mar. 8, 2026

In fact Maddie didn’t fly at night for a while after she’d clocked the hours and had her logbook stamped, and she had a difficult time keeping in practice because she used it so little.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein