fly
noun
any of numerous two-winged insects of the order Diptera, especially of the family Muscidae, as the common housefly.
is flying
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present progressiveof fly (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“But also, the stewardess is flying around so much that they are probably safe too.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
Archer Aviation’s stock is flying higher after the company agreed to buy three business units from Boeing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
Also a little grim, and precisely the kind of zinger that would lead a person to think that maybe that sad uncle at the cookout is flying solo for a very good reason.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
Nigel is flying out to the US for the knockout stages of the World Cup, harbouring high hopes of England's glory.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
The flag is flying, and the smell of sour grease permeates the air.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
