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

The aircraft is expected to fly at more than 630 mph at an altitude of about 43,000 feet, marking a major milestone in the program.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 1, 2026

Israeli military aircraft including drones generally fly at higher altitudes than commercial planes, he said, while such aircraft also show up on commercial planes' radars.

From Barron's ● Apr. 11, 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

First launched a decade ago, it can fly at 1,220 miles an hour over a distance of nearly 1,400 miles without refueling and carry 4,000 pounds of guided bombs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 6, 2026

Most moths, but not all, fly at night.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman