fly
noun
any of numerous two-winged insects of the order Diptera, especially of the family Muscidae, as the common housefly.
have flown
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present perfectof fly.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Hordes of international influencers have flown to the U.S. specifically to try the crispy chicken and that renowned dipping sauce.
From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2026
In the past, North Korean missiles have flown over Japan, triggering sirens, smartphone alerts and special programming on television.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
Nearly 11 million U.S. citizens have flown to Europe between January and June, up 2.2% compared to the same period last year, according to International Trade Administration data.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
His transportation and health secretaries have flown to Mindanao from the capital Manila to oversee the response.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026
The blades of the ceiling fan were encrusted with woolly dust, so I knew there had been no power in a while or the dust would have flown away as the fan turned.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
