no-fly zone
Americannoun
noun
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an area in which aeroplanes may not fly, esp during wartime
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a taboo subject
Etymology
Origin of no-fly zone
First recorded in 1991
Example Sentences
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The FAA announced a "no fly" zone over Ukraine and Belarus and the airspace 160 miles into Russia.
From Salon • Feb. 26, 2022
But he said this does not amount to a "no fly zone."
From US News • Aug. 22, 2016
Army Black Hawk helicopters in the "no fly" zone over northern Iraq.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 11, 2014
A no fly zone is something that has been talked about in the press, but that is definitely not why we’re here.
From Forbes • Sep. 1, 2013
The IAA said a no fly zone may affect Dublin, Shannon and some regional airports.
From Reuters • May 3, 2010
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