overfly
verb (used with object)
to fly over (a specified area, territory, country, etc.).
overflew
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past tense formof overfly.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
Example Sentences
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“The pilot departed from a private airstrip and overflew his property,” states the NTSB’s aviation investigation final report, which does not mention Bloomquist by name.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2025
Homendy said it appears likely the FedEx plane overflew the Southwest plane during their takeoff role momentarily and then Southwest passed beneath the FedEx plane again as its speed increased on takeoff.
From Reuters ● Feb. 6, 2023
The report indicated that plane overflew the airport at low altitude and did not significantly climb while turning to reapproach the field.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 11, 2022
Whenever the presidential helicopter overflew a course, Bush telephoned Jenkins for a rundown.
From Golf Digest ● Mar. 8, 2019
After China declared an air-defense identification zone over Japan’s Senkaku Islands, a pair of B-52 bombers soon overflew the area.
From Washington Times ● May 27, 2015
